Is it okay to remove uterine fibroids when they reach 5 cm?

Patient's question:

Hello doctor, I want to know if every woman has uterine fibroids, and the size varies? Is this not a serious disease? Is it enough to remove it when it reaches five centimeters? How can this disease be cured?

Doctor's answer:

The occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalance. When the tumor is less than 5 cm, medication can be used to control the growth of the fibroid. If it exceeds 5 cm, doctors will recommend surgical treatment. Generally, a single fibroid can be removed through surgery. For patients with multiple fibroids who have not yet entered menopause, doctors may recommend hysterectomy to prevent the fibroids from growing again.

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