Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. My aunt is 40 years old this year. She previously had uterine fibroids and underwent surgery for treatment. After the surgery, there was some improvement, but she has recently experienced symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities, and a feeling of lower abdominal heaviness and distension. When she went to the hospital for a follow-up check-up, it was said that the uterine fibroids had recurred. I would like to ask on behalf of my aunt how uterine fibroids can be treated to prevent recurrence? What treatment should my aunt receive at this stage?Doctor's answer:
Hello, uterine fibroids are common benign gynecological tumors. Generally, fibroids less than 5 centimeters in size can be treated conservatively, as they may shrink on their own when estrogen levels in the body decline. Fibroids larger than 5 centimeters require surgical removal. For smaller fibroids, it is important to undergo regular check-ups. Treatment methods such as ultrasonic, hysteroscopy, or surgery can be chosen based on symptoms and fertility needs.