How can you treat a 2.5 cm uterine fibroid?

Patient's question:

Last year 1 centimeter, this year 2.5 centimeters

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the effect of medication on uterine fibroids is not ideal. Some patients can prevent the tumor from growing during medication, but it rapidly regrows after stopping the treatment. Therefore, it is not considered a primary treatment method.
Uterine fibroids are a benign, multiple disease. They are the most common type of benign tumor in the female reproductive system and are not contagious. They are most common in women aged 30-55, and medication is not ideal for treatment. Clinically, a tumor size of 5 cm is generally considered a treatment indication.
For small fibroids (<3 cm), if there are no symptoms, observation and close follow-up can be adopted, with B-ultrasound examinations every 3-6 months. Treatment may not be necessary, and medication may not be required. If there are surgical indications and obvious symptoms, active treatment can be pursued.
There are many surgical options, such as fibroid embolization, laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopic surgery, uterine artery embolization, and ultrasound ablation. Currently, the best treatment method is ultrasound ablation. This approach does not require surgery, bleeding, or the preservation of the uterus, and avoids surgical and anesthetic risks. Similar to an ultrasound examination, there may be mild lower abdominal pain during treatment. After treatment, rest for 2 hours is sufficient for normal activity. Moreover, no scars will be left on the uterus or skin, making it the most humane treatment method available.