Patient's question:
[Condition Description: My girlfriend currently has a tumor in her uterus. She says it might be caused by taking too many emergency contraceptives in the past, and I also notice she has increased vaginal discharge. She had half of her uterus removed previously, and now the other half might still have a tumor. The doctor suggested she get pregnant as soon as possible. Is this a uterine fibroid? Also, she has been complaining of abdominal pain for a long time.History of Treatment and Effectiveness: Half of her uterus was removed, and now there might still be a tumor in the other half.
Desired Help: Is there any way to treat this tumor without removing the other half of her uterus?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, uterine fibroids may be related to excessively high estrogen levels in the body and long-term estrogen stimulation. Due to the rapid growth of uterine fibroids, when blood supply is poor, different types of degeneration can occur. The larger the fibroid, the more severe the ischemia, and the more degeneration it may lead to.The treatment of uterine fibroids mainly includes medication and surgery. If the fibroid is less than 5 cm, medication can be used to control its growth. If it exceeds 5 cm, surgical treatment is required. Because uterine fibroids can affect pregnancy, women planning to have children should seek timely treatment.