Patient's question:
These past two months, when I had my period, my stomach pain was unbearable. When I was young, I never experienced menstrual cramps at all. Now that I'm married and have had children, I'm actually starting to get menstrual cramps. Moreover, every time I have cramps, I feel nauseous and want to vomit. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they diagnosed me with uterine fibroids. I'd like to ask what uterine fibroids are?Doctor's answer:
Submucosal uterine fibroids are uterine fibroids that grow inward into the uterine cavity. Since the surface of the fibroid is covered by the endometrium, it increases the area of the endometrium and occupies space within the uterine cavity, affecting the discharge of menstrual blood. As a result, it can lead to abnormal uterine contractions, recurrent dysmenorrhea, and associated with excessive menstrual flow and irregular cycles. One-third of patients may experience infertility. For patients, if the condition of uterine fibroids is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered. Otherwise, it may lead to recurrence of uterine fibroids. Additionally, patients need to maintain a proper diet and keep a positive mood.