Patient's question:
Medical Description: Found to have uterine fibroids in 2007. Treatment history and effectiveness: Uterine fibroids, after taking Guiling Xiaoliu Wan, the fibroids actually grew larger. The doctor said it was due to softening and enlargement, and recommended continuing the medication. Is that correct? What help do you want: Will the fibroids soften and grow larger after taking Guiling Xiaoliu Wan?Doctor's answer:
Hello, medication is primarily used for perimenopausal women (around 50 years old) with small uterine fibroids (less than 3 cm). The effectiveness of medication on uterine fibroids is not ideal. Some patients may see the fibroids stop growing while on medication, but they quickly grow back after stopping. Therefore, it is not considered a primary treatment method.Do you currently have any discomfort symptoms?? If you don’t, it’s recommended to wait and see, with a follow-up ultrasound every 3-6 months. If you have noticeable symptoms or the fibroid is larger than 5 cm, surgery may be indicated. Early treatment is important.
There are multiple treatment options for uterine fibroids: medication, open abdominal hysterectomy, laparoscopic or hysteroscopic fibroid removal, interventional therapy, ultrasound ablation, and more. Each method has its best indications.
The best treatment method is ultrasound ablation: this approach doesn’t require surgery, preserves the uterus, activates anti-tumor immunity, avoids recurrence, and causes minimal harm. You can consider this option.