Patient's question:
My cousin took emergency contraception a few days ago because she was afraid of getting pregnant. After taking it, she has been experiencing stomach discomfort and very heavy, dark menstrual flow. She went to a gynecological hospital for a thorough examination and the results showed uterine fibroids. Now, my cousin believes it is related to taking emergency contraception.Doctor's answer:
The best thing to avoid is uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, which are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. In clinical diagnosis, it is generally attempted to treat them with Gancao Buxing capsules, Gongtuo Xiao, Bai Xiao Dan, and similar medications. The purpose is only to suppress the function of the pituitary and ovaries, reduce estrogen levels, and thereby inhibit their focused growth. The effectiveness is not very significant. For small fibroids without symptoms, careful observation and close follow-up can be adopted, with B reexaminations every 3-6 months. Clinically, a fibroid size of 5CM is generally considered a surgical indication. In addition to active treatment, patients with uterine fibroids need to pay attention to maintaining deep sleep at all times. Sufficient deep sleep can help you escape this disease as soon as possible. I hope the above answer can assist you.