Patient's question:
Patient Gender: I currently have uterine fibroids measuring 6.2 by 5 in size, with no bleeding symptoms. The symptoms are not significant. I am 50 years old, and I occasionally have periods, which have basically stopped. Should this situation be monitored, or what should be done? Please reply to me in your busy schedule.Doctor's answer:
Generally, uterine fibroids smaller than 5 centimeters that do not cause symptoms such as frequent menstruation or excessive menstrual flow do not require surgery. They can be treated with oral Guizhi Fuling pills. 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. The occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalance. For fibroids under 5 cm, medication can be used to control their growth. If they exceed 5 cm, doctors will recommend surgical treatment. Generally, a single fibroid can be removed through surgery. If there are multiple fibroids and the patient has not yet entered menopause, doctors may recommend hysterectomy to prevent the fibroids from growing again.