Patient's question:
My friend was diagnosed with uterine fibroids a few weeks ago and wants to have surgery. When should she have it done?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are 5 cm in size. It is recommended to undergo minimally invasive treatment via embolization without pressure and without leaving scars, with absolutely no risk of recurrence. In your case, you will undergo uterine artery embolization, which is performed under DSA guidance with a small 2mm incision percutaneously. The catheter is inserted into the uterine artery to embolize the blood vessels surrounding the fibroid, causing it to swell and atrophy. Generally, it will naturally pass out of the body after 2-3 menstrual cycles. This is also the safest and non-surgical option.In addition to symptomatic treatment during the fibroid treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. The patient must maintain a light diet and keep a positive and cheerful mindset to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of the uterine fibroids.