Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, my wife experienced discomfort in her lower abdomen. Later, she went to the hospital for a detailed examination and was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. How should this be treated? How are uterine fibroids treated? Which kind of hospital should I go to? Is it okay to get pregnant with uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. They may be related to long-term stimulation by excessively high estrogen levels in the body.Recommendation: Seek treatment from a specialist doctor at a public hospital. Generally, fibroids smaller than 5 centimeters that do not cause frequent menstruation or excessive bleeding do not require surgery. Oral medication can be used for treatment. After menopause, small uterine fibroids may shrink and disappear on their own. If the fibroids are larger than 5 centimeters and accompanied by symptoms, surgical treatment is necessary.