Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing a dull, heavy sensation in my lower abdomen, and sometimes even lower back and waist pain. Over the past few days, I've noticed increased leukorrhea, some irregularities in my menstrual cycle, and a foul-smelling discharge. However, the abdominal pain has become even more pronounced. After visiting the hospital for a check-up, I was diagnosed with uterine leiomyosarcoma.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids themselves rarely interfere with the physiological process of sexual arousal. However, submucosal uterine fibroids often cause heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular menstruation, and prolonged menstrual periods. If they become necrotic, ulcerated, or infected, irregular bleeding may have an unpleasant odor, thereby affecting sexual activity. Excessive bleeding can lead to secondary anemia and physical weakness, which may indirectly impact the duration of sexual arousal. Therefore, if symptoms are present, it is best to treat them accordingly.