Patient's question:
The other day, I felt unwell and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, where I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. It scared me at the time because I had little knowledge about uterine fibroids. I'd like to learn about the treatment options for uterine fibroids and plan to go to the hospital for 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 increase in menstrual flow, particularly those near menopause. Younger women are more likely to undergo surgical treatment.