Does uterine fibroids require surgery

Patient's question:

On April 3, 2013, a 3.5 cm uterine fibroid was found in the uterus, with the inner wall of the uterus being relatively thick. Taizhou Hospital

Doctor's answer:

First and foremost, it is important to clarify that the vast majority of uterine fibroids are benign, and the chances of them becoming malignant are very small. The likelihood of uterine fibroids becoming malignant is very low, typically less than 1%. The occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalance. If the tumor is less than 5 cm, medication can be used to control the growth of the fibroid. For tumors larger than 5 cm, surgical treatment is recommended.

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