Patient's question:
I currently have uterine fibroids, with a diameter larger than 5 cm. During a transvaginal ultrasound at the gynecology hospital, one was found, and during an abdominal ultrasound at the traditional Chinese medicine hospital, three were detected. In addition to the 5 cm one, there are also 3.5 cm and 1.1 cm fibroids. I would like to know which surgical method to choose: laparoscopic surgery or open surgery? Additionally, I also have endometriosis. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
1. Uterine fibroids cause heavy bleeding, or prolonged menstrual flow, leading to anemia, and medication cannot cure it. Surgical removal is an effective solution.2. Uterine fibroids grow to the size of a fist, compressing other organs in the pelvis. Surgical removal can alleviate symptoms, and larger fibroids have a higher risk of malignancy compared to smaller ones.
3. If the fibroids grow too quickly, or after menopause, they not only do not shrink but may even enlarge.
4. Women with infertility who have uterine fibroids, and all other tests are normal, so the cause of infertility may be uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids may also cause habitual abortion.