Patient's question:
What are the early symptoms of uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids can manifest in various ways depending on the location of the growth. Symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstrual periods, shortened cycles, intermittent bleeding, or no symptoms at all, with the condition often being discovered incidentally during pelvic examinations. Common symptoms include changes in menstruation, abdominal pain, lower back pain, lower abdominal fullness, abdominal masses, increased leukorrhea, pressure symptoms, infertility, and secondary anemia.Treatment Methods: Uterine fibroids are prone to recurrence and enlargement, and medication can also cause side effects. Therefore, non-surgical, non-pharmacological methods should be considered for treatment.
1. Expectant Management: Patients do not require medical intervention and can undergo regular follow-up observations. After menopause, when estrogen and progesterone levels significantly decline in women, the fibroids tend to shrink, and symptoms improve. This method is suitable for women with small fibroids, no significant symptoms, and who are close to menopause. The fibroids will no longer grow in these patients.