Patient's question:
Mom has been in menopause for several years, and her mood hasn't been very good in the past two years. We can all feel it. In the past year, her menstrual cycle has also been irregular—sometimes it's long, sometimes short, and the amount has decreased as well. Her health has started to decline, and we've urged her to see a doctor earlier, but she keeps refusing. This time, the bleeding is much more severe, and after a thorough examination, it was discovered that she has uterine fibroids. Our whole family is very worried.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. Treatment methods include traditional Chinese medicine, medication, acupuncture, surgical treatment, radiotherapy, etc. Treatment should be guided by a doctor based on different conditions. In daily life, avoid excessive fatigue, and pay special attention to rest during menstruation. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods. Maintain clean and dry external genitalia, and wear loose underwear. If there is excessive vaginal discharge, it is important to clean the external genitalia frequently. If menstrual bleeding is excessive, consume more iron-rich foods to prevent iron deficiency anemia. In fact, having uterine fibroids is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as treatment is timely in the early stages, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.