Patient's question:
I am already 50 years old this year. Due to symptoms such as bleeding and abdominal pain, I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said I had uterine fibroids. I would like to ask the doctor what should be done if a 50-year-old woman gets uterine fibroids, and whether surgery is necessary?Doctor's answer:
A tumor smaller than 5 cm can be treated with medication to control the growth of the fibroid. If it exceeds 5 cm, the doctor will recommend surgical treatment. Generally, a single fibroid can be removed through surgery. For multiple fibroids, especially in patients who have not yet entered menopause, the doctor may suggest a hysterectomy to prevent the fibroid from growing again.