Patient's question:
The other day, I felt unwell and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which scared me at the time. Since I had little knowledge about uterine fibroids before, I wanted to learn about the treatment options. I plan to go to the hospital for further examination and treatment in a few days, hoping to get better quickly. How big does a uterine fibroid need to be to undergo surgery?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive organs. They are typically classified into subserosal fibroids, intramural fibroids, submucosal fibroids, cervical fibroids, or broad ligament fibroids, among others. Different types of uterine fibroids can manifest symptoms such as excessive menstrual bleeding, lower abdominal masses, or difficulties with urination and defecation.Recommendation: Seek treatment from a specialist doctor at a local public hospital. Medication is suitable for patients with small fibroids and minimal, non-continuous increases in menstrual flow, particularly those nearing menopause. Younger women are more likely to undergo surgical treatment.