How to treat uterine fibroids? How to treat uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a common benign tumor of the reproductive organs. It is estimated that about 70% to 80% of women in their childbearing years will have this disease at one time or another. There are usually a variety of treatments available in the medical community for the treatment of uterine fibroids. This article will introduce some common treatments for uterine fibroids and discuss how to effectively deal with uterine fibroids.

1. Drug treatment: One of the conventional non-surgical treatment methods is to use drugs to control the growth of uterine fibroids. Depending on the size of the fibroids and the severity of the symptoms, the doctor may recommend hormonal drugs such as birth control pills, progesterone, or gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. These drugs can slow the growth of fibroids, relieve symptoms, and help reduce the size of fibroids before surgery to reduce the risks of surgery.

2. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe symptoms caused by fibroids or other patients who are ineffective with non-surgical treatments, surgery may be the most ideal treatment method. Traditionally, the treatment of uterine fibroids requires the removal of the entire uterus, i.e., hysterectomy. However, with the advancement of medical technology and equipment, more precise and conservative myomectomy surgeries have gradually emerged in recent years, such as laparoscopic myomectomy or uterine preservation laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids. These surgeries can not only effectively remove fibroids, but also reduce surgical trauma and postoperative recovery time.

3. High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy: High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is an innovative non-invasive treatment that is widely used to treat uterine fibroids. It focuses the ultrasound on the fibroids and locally heats the fibroid tissue, thereby destroying the structure and function of the fibroid cells. This method can accurately treat fibroids, avoid surgical trauma and recovery period, and reduce the risk of bleeding and infection. However, it should be noted that HIFU treatment is suitable for patients with smaller fibroids and fewer in number, and may have limited effect on large fibroids or deeper fibroids.

Although the above methods are common treatments for uterine fibroids, we can also try some auxiliary treatments to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. For example, Chinese medicine treatment can reduce symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and bleeding by regulating the functions of the endocrine system and immune system. Acupuncture therapy is also often chosen by some patients and is reported to help relieve pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Good eating habits and a healthy lifestyle also play an important role in the treatment and prevention of uterine fibroids.

In summary, there are many treatment options for uterine fibroids. Depending on individual conditions and doctor's advice, we can choose medication, surgery, or high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy to treat uterine fibroids. At the same time, adjuvant therapy and healthy lifestyle habits are also important supplementary measures. The final treatment plan should be discussed with the doctor based on the patient's specific situation and needs to make the most appropriate choice.