What medicine should I take to treat uterine fibroids? How long does it take for uterine fibroids to disappear?

Uterine fibroids refer to lumps formed by the proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the uterine wall. It is one of the common benign tumors in gynecology. With the development of modern medicine, people have discovered a variety of methods to treat uterine fibroids, including drug therapy. So, what medicine can be taken to treat uterine fibroids? How long does it take for uterine fibroids to disappear after taking medicine? The following will introduce it in detail.

1. Basic principles of drug treatment

The growth of uterine fibroids is related to estrogen, so the goal of drug treatment is to inhibit the growth of fibroids by regulating estrogen levels. Commonly used drug treatments include oral medications and injections. Oral medications are often used to relieve symptoms and reduce bleeding, while injections are often used to reduce the size of fibroids.

Specific drug treatment methods

1. Oral contraceptives

Oral contraceptives contain synthetic estrogen and progesterone, which can inhibit the secretion of estrogen from the ovaries, thereby reducing the thickening of the endometrium, relieving symptoms and controlling bleeding. However, oral contraceptives have limited effect on shrinking fibroids and are mainly used to relieve symptoms.

2. Anti-progesterone drugs

Anti-progesterone drugs reduce the thickness of the endometrium by inhibiting the secretion of progesterone, thereby reducing the growth of fibroids. This type of drug is more effective and can shrink fibroids, but it needs to be taken for a long time.

3. Estrogen receptor modulators

Estrogen receptor modulators mainly reduce the proliferation of fibroid cells by inhibiting the effect of estrogen on uterine fibroids, thereby reducing the size of the fibroids. This type of drug needs to be used for a long time, but has a good effect.

3. Duration of drug treatment

The length of time that medications are used to treat uterine fibroids depends on the patient's specific situation and the size of the fibroids. Generally speaking, if medications are effective and the fibroids are gradually shrinking, the patient can continue to take medications until the fibroids are completely gone. This may take months or even years. However, if medications are not effective, or the fibroids continue to grow, then other treatments, such as surgical removal, may need to be considered.

IV. Precautions

During drug treatment, patients need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Regular review

Regular review is very important, so that you can understand the treatment effect in time and adjust the treatment plan. Especially for long-term medications, regular review can evaluate the side effects and safety of the drugs.

2. Take medicine as directed by your doctor

During the drug treatment, patients must take medication strictly according to the doctor's instructions and must not stop taking the medication or change the dosage at will to avoid affecting the efficacy.

3. Pay attention to the side effects of drugs

Drug treatment for fibroids may have some side effects, such as irregular menstruation, breast tenderness, etc. If you feel any discomfort, you should inform your doctor in time and seek professional guidance.

Drug therapy is a common treatment for uterine fibroids. Oral contraceptives, anti-progesterone drugs and estrogen receptor modulators are commonly used drugs. The duration of drug treatment varies from person to person and needs to be adjusted according to specific circumstances. During drug treatment, patients need to have regular checkups, take medications as prescribed by the doctor, and pay attention to the side effects of the drugs. Only under the guidance of a doctor can the safety and effectiveness of drug treatment be ensured.