Patient's question:
Sixty-four years old this year, menopause at the age of 58. A few days ago, I went to our local hospital to remove an IUD. During the ultrasound, it was found that there was calcified uterine fibroids. I had never had an ultrasound before, and there was no bleeding or discomfort.Doctor's answer:
Hello, uterine fibroid calcification is caused by impaired blood circulation in the fibroid, where calcium salts are absorbed and deposited by muscle fibers, collagen fibers, or other degenerative substances (such as hyaline material, fat, necrotic parts), forming "nutritional calcification." Uterine fibroids do not require surgical treatment if they are not enlarged; conservative medication treatment is sufficient. If a uterine fibroid is found to be enlarged and is approximately 5 centimeters or larger, surgical treatment is necessary. However, the specific surgical treatment still depends on the patient's condition after visiting the hospital for examination, and symptomatic treatment should be administered based on the tumor's characteristics.