Patient's question:
My wife has a uterine fibroid. An ultrasound examination in early last year showed it was 3 cm in size. An examination in early this year showed it had grown to 4 cm. Every few months this year, she breaks out in blisters and cannot stop the bleeding. The only way to stop the bleeding is through a uterine curettage procedure. She has had three uterine curettages this year?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalance. When the tumor size is less than 5 cm, medication can be used to control the growth of fibroids. If the size is below 5 cm, doctors may recommend surgical treatment. Generally, a single fibroid can be removed through surgery. For multiple fibroids, especially in patients who have not yet entered menopause, doctors may advise removing the uterus to prevent the fibroids from growing back.There are many treatment methods for uterine fibroids, but the diagnostic approach varies depending on the patient's symptoms. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon noticing any symptoms.