Patient's question:
Two years ago, I had a thorough examination for uterine fibroids, and the fibroids were particularly large. Later, I underwent surgery at the hospital for treatment. Recently, I noticed that I have again experienced abdominal pain and a decrease in menstrual flow. Are uterine fibroids prone to recurrence?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are a condition that tends to recur relatively easily. Therefore, many patients who undergo surgical treatment may still experience recurrence after the procedure. During the surgery for larger fibroids that meet the agreed-upon surgical criteria, only the larger lesions can be removed, while smaller fibroids cannot be excised. This makes it easy to lead to a second recurrence, and proper postoperative care is generally required.