Patient's question:
Hello, my mother is 55 years old this year. She has had uterine fibroids for six years. Recently, she has been experiencing lower back pain, and there is also some discharge with a particularly strong odor. She has already gone through menopause. Is it particularly serious?Doctor's answer:
Also known as uterine leiomyoma, it is the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. Most cases are asymptomatic, while a few may present with vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and compression symptoms. Pain may occur if there is a pedicle torsion or other complications. Multiple uterine fibroids are common, and the exact cause of this condition remains unclear. Modern Western medicine employs hormone therapy or surgical treatment, with no other ideal therapies available.