How big does a uterine fibroid need to be before surgery is necessary?

Some women who suffer from uterine fibroids often panic after learning about the disease. Some people think that large uterine fibroids require surgery, but small ones do not. Is this true? Let's ask experts to introduce the treatment methods of uterine fibroids to you.

Experts say that according to the location of fibroids, they can generally be divided into three categories: intramural fibroids, subserosal fibroids, and submucosal fibroids. For the first two types, most are asymptomatic and can generally be treated conservatively or without treatment. Especially for those who are close to menopause, due to the low estrogen level after menopause, fibroids will naturally shrink or disappear, and only regular check-ups are required. If the fibroids are found to be enlarged or the symptoms are obvious during the check-up, further treatment can be considered. If the submucosal fibroids or tumors are too large, surgery must be performed.

Minimally invasive treatment without surgery:

The surgical methods for uterine fibroids can be divided into open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive technology is a cutting-edge technology that is currently widely favored by female patients and has more advantages than open surgery in treating uterine fibroids. The incision of open surgery is long, and cutting the uterus will cause great damage to the uterus. If there are any problems with the surgical environment, it is easy to cause infection and other hazards. In addition, open surgery can easily cause pelvic adhesions, etc. These can be effectively avoided in minimally invasive surgery.

This is the end of the introduction to the treatment of uterine fibroids. For women with more serious uterine fibroids, it is very necessary to choose an advanced minimally invasive treatment method in a timely manner. It can not only completely get rid of the troubles of uterine fibroids, but also reduce the pain of surgery and restore health as soon as possible.