Patient's question:
Fifty-year-old uterine fibroids 1.2 x 1.3, ovarian cysts 2.0 x 2.0, accompanied by uterine hypertrophy. What are the treatment methods for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts?Doctor's answer:
Asymptomatic small uterine fibroids generally do not require treatment, especially in women during perimenopause. Postmenopausal uterine fibroids can often gradually enlarge or even disappear. Short-term close observation, oral contraceptives, or traditional Chinese medicine treatment may be considered.Cyst treatment under magnetic resonance-guided intervention involves using a thin catheter (PTC needle) under MRI guidance to puncture the cyst. The position of the needle tip inside the cyst can be observed under MRI. After aspirating and draining the cyst, the fluid will not leak out. Once the cyst fluid is completely aspirated, a hardening agent is infused and left in place for 10 minutes to fully coagulate the fluid-producing cells, preventing further fluid production. The hardening agent is then completely withdrawn, leaving only the hardening agent inside the cyst.