Patient's question:
Divorced for several years, I haven't been able to get pregnant. Recently, I've been feeling stomach pain, severe abdominal pain, heavy menstrual flow with a lot of blood clots, abnormal vaginal discharge with a strong odor, and a sticky consistency. I'm very cold, with cold hands and feet. When I went to the hospital for a detailed check-up, they said it was uterine fibroids. Do uterine fibroids affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalance. When the tumor size is less than 5 cm, medication can be used to control the growth of the fibroids. If the size is below 5 cm, doctors will recommend surgical treatment. It is advised to seek treatment from a specialist at a public hospital. Generally, a single fibroid can be removed through surgery. If the fibroids are multiple and the patient has not yet entered menopause, doctors may recommend hysterectomy to prevent the fibroids from growing again.