What does uterine fibroids generally refer to? Is uterine fibroids the most common gynecological disease?

What is uterine fibroids? Is uterine fibroids the most common gynecological disease?

Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease that originates from the smooth muscle cells of the uterine myometrium and is a benign tumor that grows from the uterine myometrium. Uterine fibroids are also called uterine fibroids, uterine adenomyomas, or adenomyomas.

Common uterine fibroids are small uterine fibroids. They are usually less than 3 cm in diameter and usually do not cause obvious symptoms or complications. In most cases, common uterine fibroids do not require treatment. Many women may not be aware of their presence until they are discovered by their doctor during a routine gynecological examination.

However, for some women, common uterine fibroids may cause some uncomfortable symptoms. Some common symptoms include irregular menstruation, heavy menstrual flow, abdominal or pelvic pain, urinary difficulties, bladder pressure symptoms and sexual intercourse pain. If these symptoms occur, you should see a doctor in time for further examination and treatment.

Although uterine fibroids usually do not cause serious problems, in rare cases they may grow and cause complications. The most common complication is compression symptoms caused by the enlargement of the uterine fibroids, such as frequent urination, constipation, and bloating. Uterine fibroids may also cause infertility or recurrent miscarriages. In rare cases, uterine fibroids may undergo degeneration, that is, they may become malignant, but this is very rare.

Regarding uterine fibroids in general, it is important to understand that they are benign tumors and not cancer. Although uterine fibroids may grow and cause uncomfortable symptoms, they are not malignant tumors. Therefore, compared to malignant tumors, they develop more slowly and do not spread quickly to other tissues or organs.

General uterine fibroids refer to smaller uterine fibroids that usually do not cause obvious symptoms or complications. However, some women may experience some discomfort symptoms, such as irregular menstruation and abdominal pain. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time for further examination and treatment. It should be made clear that general uterine fibroids are benign tumors, not malignant tumors. Unlike cancer, general uterine fibroids develop slowly and do not spread quickly to other tissues or organs.