What are the treatments for uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive organs and one of the most common tumors in the human body. They are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, with a small amount of fibrous connective tissue as a supporting tissue. Since uterine fibroids are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, they are called uterine leiomyoma, or uterine fibroids for short.

There are three main treatments for uterine fibroids:

1. Drug treatment: For patients with mild symptoms or who are not suitable for surgical treatment, drug treatment can be chosen. Commonly used drugs include gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, mifepristone, danazol, etc. These drugs can reduce the size of fibroids and relieve symptoms, but fibroids may grow again after stopping the drug.

2. Surgical treatment: For patients with larger fibroids and obvious symptoms, surgical treatment is a common method. Surgical methods include vaginal, hysteroscopic, laparoscopic myomectomy or total hysterectomy. Surgical treatment can achieve a radical cure, but for patients who want to have children, the uterus should be preserved as much as possible.

3. Other treatments: In addition to drug therapy and surgical treatment, there are other treatments, such as radiofrequency ablation surgery, high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy, etc. These methods can be used to treat smaller fibroids and avoid surgical trauma.

The above methods are for reference only. The specific treatment method should be selected according to the patient's specific situation and the doctor's advice. At the same time, the prevention of uterine fibroids requires comprehensive conditioning from multiple aspects, such as paying attention to diet, controlling emotions, and avoiding drug abuse.