Patient's question:
I have had a uterine fibroid for several years and have undergone regular check-ups. They have not decreased in size. Before this year, they were about 3 cm in diameter, and there were three of them. They have been present for several years without shrinking. This year, my menstrual flow has increased, and I have been having periods every half month. I had some tests done, and the results showed that they are now 6 cm in diameter, totaling five fibroids, located inside the uterus. Does this situation require surgery?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are often asymptomatic in their early stages, so some patients may overlook them. In fact, from a medical perspective, whether surgery is needed for uterine fibroids depends on the size of the fibroids, their location of growth, the number of fibroids, and their nature. Besides factors such as a woman's fertility, the size of the fibroids is not the only determinant for choosing surgery. Therefore, it is essential for you to seek a formal hospital for a thorough examination and treatment. If you have any questions, please ask them attentively. This condition, uterine fibroids, is not easy to recover from. Friends who suffer from this disease should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in combating uterine fibroids and believe that recovery is certain.