Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am 35 years old this year. My menstrual cycle used to be normal, but recently for the past few months, it has been coming for a longer time and in larger amounts. Additionally, I have been experiencing severe menstrual cramps. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I have uterine fibroids. The doctor suggested that I wait and see, and consider surgery if they grow further. I don’t want to have surgery. Could you please tell me what medication can eliminate uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Hello, uterine fibroids are common benign gynecological tumors. In general, 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. Uterine fibroids larger than 5 centimeters require surgical removal. For small fibroids, it is important to undergo regular check-ups, and treatment methods such as ultrasonic, hysteroscopy, or surgery can be chosen based on symptoms and fertility needs.