Patient's question:
Recently, our unit organized all female colleagues to go to the hospital for gynecological health checks. What I find very puzzling is that some colleagues have been found to have uterine fibroids, while others are fine, and some even need treatment. What are the common symptoms of uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors composed of the fibrosis of smooth muscle fibers in the uterus. Common symptoms include uterine bleeding, pain, abdominal masses, symptoms of adjacent organ compression, increased leukorrhea, anemia, and cardiac dysfunction. A small portion of patients show no symptoms and are often discovered during gynecological population screening. Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecological tumors, commonly occurring in women aged 30-50. They can be classified into intramural, subserosal, submucosal, and intraligamentous fibroids based on their location within the uterine wall. Ultrasound can be used to confirm the diagnosis of uterine fibroids, which is a condition that is not easily resolved. Friends with this condition should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism, as this can boost their confidence in combating uterine fibroids and believe that recovery is attainable.