Patient's question:
Doctor, my second aunt is 36 years old. A few days ago, she was found to have a 2.4 cm uterine fibroid protruding from the posterior wall isthmus of the uterus. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Since uterine fibroids are primarily formed by the hyperplasia of uterine smooth muscle cells, with a small amount of fibrous connective tissue existing as supporting tissue, the term "uterine leiomyoma" is more accurate. It is commonly referred to as a uterine fibroid. Generally, if a uterine fibroid is larger than 5 cm, surgical removal is required. If it is smaller than 5 cm, medication can be chosen.