Patient's question:
I had my menstrual period recently, and the abdominal pain was unbearable. Later, I went to the hospital for a check-up and had an ultrasound. The result was fibroids in the uterus—one located at 4 o'clock on the back wall of the uterus and another at 9 o'clock above the cervix. I want to ask the doctor how to treat this condition. I want to keep my uterus and avoid excessive physical pain.Doctor's answer:
Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: A comprehensive decision should be made based on factors such as the patient's age, symptoms, fibroid size, fertility status, and overall health condition. Generally, temporary observation is recommended for women with fibroids smaller than 8 weeks of pregnancy, no obvious symptoms, or fibroids smaller than 12 weeks of pregnancy in women near menopause, normal menstruation, and no pressure symptoms. It is recommended to have a follow-up examination every 3 months. Usually, fibroids can gradually shrink after menopause. If the fibroid grows or symptoms become significant during follow-up, surgical treatment should be considered.