Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. What should I do if I have multiple uterine fibroids, the largest being 5.0 cm?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are considered in Traditional Chinese Medicine as the mutual accumulation of phlegm and blood stasis obstructing the uterine cavity. Treatment options include Guizhi Fuling Pill or Xiaojin Pill, or surgical intervention, with surgery being the most definitive approach. Uterine fibroids are generally treatable with medication or minimally invasive surgery if they are less than 7 cm in size. However, the specific choice of minimally invasive surgery depends on the location of the fibroid. If the fibroid is not yet large and causes no discomfort, regular follow-up is recommended. If symptoms are currently prominent,