Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 43 years old. I have always had symptoms of dysmenorrhea, and my menstrual cycle is also irregular. Recently, the lower abdominal heaviness and distension have become increasingly severe, to the point where it is uncomfortable, and sometimes I sweat while walking. My colleague told me that I might have uterine fibroids, as she had similar symptoms before. I would like to know what are the symptoms of uterine fibroids and how to treat them. I hope the doctor can tell me.Doctor's answer:
The occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalance. When the tumor is less than 5 cm, medication can be used to control the growth of the fibroid. If it exceeds 5 cm, doctors will recommend surgical treatment. Generally, a single fibroid can be removed through surgery. For multiple fibroids, especially in patients who have not yet entered menopause, doctors may recommend hysterectomy to prevent the fibroids from growing again.