Patient's question:
My mother is in her 50s and has had uterine fibroids for several years. She originally wanted to have surgery, but the doctor said that at her age, she would likely go through menopause in a few years, so surgery wouldn't be necessary. Is that okay? She currently experiences very heavy menstrual bleeding each time, and it takes a long time to stop. She has taken quite a bit of medication. If she were to have surgery now, which type would be better? What are the approximate costs?Thank you for your response!
Doctor's answer:
There are two surgical methods for uterine fibroids: one is hysteroscopy, and the other is hysterectomy. This depends on individual needs. If you do not want children, hysterectomy is the most thorough method. The treatment of uterine fibroids is primarily surgical. The effects of hysterectomy include the following aspects: the impact on the anatomical function and physiological role of pelvic organs in patients, the interruption of blood supply to the ovaries and the ovarian-gonadal axis function, the effect on sexual life, the psychological impact on patients, causing family disputes and marital discord, etc. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, do not have your uterus removed.