Patient's question:
My mother recently had a gynecological examination and was found to have uterine fibroids, which are 4.5 cm in size. Two years ago, they were 4 cm. Apart from some heavy menstrual bleeding, there are no other adverse effects. Now she is worried whether they might grow larger.Doctor's answer:
According to statistics, about one-fifth of middle-aged women over the age of 35 suffer from uterine fibroids. The vast majority of uterine fibroids are small in size and do not necessarily cause pressure. Even if pressure is exerted, it is not necessarily necessary to remove the uterus. The probability of uterine fibroids continuing to deteriorate is very small, generally less than one percent. However, when the following conditions occur, surgical treatment should be considered: 1. Uterine fibroids cause heavy bleeding, or long-term excessive menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual periods, leading to anemia, and medication cannot cure it. Surgical removal is an effective solution. 2. Uterine fibroids grow to the size of a fist, causing other organs in the pelvis to be affected. Surgical removal can alleviate symptoms, and large fibroids have a higher probability of further deterioration compared to small ones.