Patient's question:
I had uterine fibroids before, but they were only a little over 1 cm back then. The doctor said there was no need for treatment and that regular careful monitoring was sufficient. However, due to my busy work schedule, I never had a thorough check-up until just the other day. To my surprise, they had grown to six or seven cm and there were three of them. What should I do about uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
When uterine fibroids are smaller than 5 cm, surgery must be performed because uterine fibroids grow daily. Although the possibility of uterine fibroids becoming cancerous is low, they can affect one's health. It is recommended that you undergo surgical treatment as soon as possible.Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. Most cases are asymptomatic, while a few may present with vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, or symptom control. In fact, having uterine fibroids is not ( means terrible/scary, but here it should be translated as "not" which means "not terrible/scary"). Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated accordingly, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.