Patient's question:
I have uterine fibroids, which have been diagnosed for two or three years. There's also a lump in my breast that has been there for seven or eight years, and medication hasn't helped it. Is surgery necessary? If treatment is needed, what aspects should be addressed? Will it worsen if surgery is not performed? How should uterine fibroids and breast hyperplasia be treated simultaneously? Which condition should be treated first?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent and generally do not become cancerous, so there is no need to worry. Surgery is only considered if the fibroids are large or numerous.Women with breast hyperplasia should maintain a regular lifestyle, adjust their mindset, relax, and engage in regular physical exercise, but avoid overexertion. Keep the breasts clean and wash them frequently with warm water, paying attention to any changes in breast lumps. Foods that promote qi circulation and dispel stagnation, such as kelp, oranges, tangerine cakes, and oysters, can be consumed regularly. Avoid cold and spicy foods. Women over 40 with breast hyperplasia should have a specialized medical examination at the hospital once a year, and if necessary, undergo ultrasound, infrared breast imaging, or mammography.