What are common uterine fibroids? Is it normal to have uterine fibroids?

What are common uterine fibroids? Is it normal to have uterine fibroids?

Among gynecological diseases, uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumors. So, what are uterine fibroids in general? Is it normal to have uterine fibroids? Let's discuss it together.

1. What does uterine fibroids generally refer to?

Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma, are a benign tumor that occurs in the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. It is composed of smooth muscle cells and usually grows inside or outside the uterine wall. Depending on the different growth locations, it can be divided into three types: adenomyoma, uterine wall fibroids, and adenomyoma.

1. Uterine adenomyoma: grows in the uterine glands and has irregular shape.

2. Uterine wall fibroids: grow in the myometrium of the uterus and have a relatively regular shape.

3. Uterine glandular wall fibroids: grow in the uterine glands and muscle layer at the same time.

2. Are uterine fibroids normal?

Although uterine fibroids are a common benign gynecological disease, they are not normal. The occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to many factors, such as changes in hormone levels, genetic factors, age, race, personal lifestyle, etc. It is not caused by lifestyle or personal behavior, but by internal reasons of the body. Therefore, even if you have uterine fibroids, you don’t have to worry too much, because in most cases uterine fibroids are benign and grow slowly. However, if uterine fibroids cause symptoms or difficulty in getting pregnant, you need to seek medical treatment in time.

3. What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding: Uterine fibroids may cause menstrual abnormalities, such as menorrhagia, shortened menstrual cycle, etc.

2. Pelvic pain: When uterine fibroids grow larger or have complications such as torsion, symptoms of pelvic pain may occur.

3. Frequent urination and difficulty urinating: When uterine fibroids compress the bladder, it may cause frequent urination and difficulty urinating.

4. How to diagnose and treat uterine fibroids?

Generally speaking, if you suspect you have uterine fibroids, you can confirm your diagnosis by:

1. Physical examination: Your doctor can check the size and shape of your uterus through abdominal palpation and vaginal examination.

2. Color Doppler ultrasound: Ultrasound examination can determine the location, size and number of uterine fibroids.

3. MRI or CT scan: When a more detailed diagnosis is needed, an MRI or CT scan may be performed to ensure whether there are other complications.

As for the treatment of uterine fibroids, common methods include drug therapy, surgical resection and interventional therapy, etc. The specific treatment plan should be based on the patient's age, symptoms and characteristics of uterine fibroids.

Uterine fibroids are generally benign tumors in the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. Although they are not normal, they grow slowly in most cases and do not cause serious problems. If symptoms occur, treatments include medication, surgical resection, and interventional therapy. The specific plan should be determined based on the patient's condition and the doctor's advice.