Is uterine fibroids no longer a problem after the age of 45?

Uterine fibroids cannot be ignored after the age of 45. As women age, they gradually enter perimenopause and menopause, and their hormone levels change. A drop in estrogen levels may slow the growth of uterine fibroids, but it does not mean that the fibroids will disappear on their own. Some uterine fibroids may show symptom changes at this stage. For example, fibroids that were originally asymptomatic may experience pain, compression symptoms, or a sudden increase in size.

Although the probability of uterine fibroids becoming malignant is very low, it is not completely impossible. Especially when the fibroids grow rapidly and abnormal symptoms such as irregular vaginal bleeding appear, you need to be alert to the possibility of malignant transformation and must conduct further examinations and treatment. If the fibroids are large, they may compress surrounding organs, such as the bladder and rectum, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, difficulty urinating, and constipation. Even after the age of 45, these compression symptoms will seriously affect the quality of life and require treatment. Knowing that you have uterine fibroids may bring psychological pressure and affect your mood and mental health. Timely attention and treatment of uterine fibroids can relieve the psychological burden.

Although the probability of uterine fibroids becoming malignant is very low, it is not completely impossible. Especially when the fibroids grow rapidly and abnormal symptoms such as irregular vaginal bleeding appear, you need to be alert to the possibility of malignant transformation and must conduct further examinations and treatment. If the fibroids are large, they may compress surrounding organs, such as the bladder and rectum, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, difficulty urinating, and constipation. Even after the age of 45, these compression symptoms will seriously affect the quality of life and require treatment. Knowing that you have uterine fibroids may bring psychological pressure and affect your mood and mental health. Timely attention and treatment of uterine fibroids can relieve the psychological burden.

Uterine fibroids cannot be ignored after the age of 45. Regular examinations, conservative observation or appropriate treatment measures should be carried out according to the specific conditions of the fibroids to protect women's physical health and quality of life.