What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids? How to treat uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a very common gynecological disease. Many female friends hear that the color of the "tumor" has changed and think that they have a serious disease, that is, fear and disappointment, and do not know how to face it. In fact, uterine fibroids are a benign lesion of the uterine grass tissue. As long as they do not cause cancer, they have no serious impact on health. As long as female friends understand the causes and conditions of uterine fibroids, they can block their growth pattern in their daily lives.

1. What is the cause of uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a type of tumor that depends on estrogen for growth. They usually occur between the ages of 30 and 50, especially in high-estrogen environments such as pregnancy and exogenous high estrogen. Fibroids gradually decrease after menopause.

2. What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Depending on the size and location of the fibroid, there may or may not be symptoms. It can be detected by gynecological examination or B-ultrasound. The main symptom is uterine bleeding, which manifests as increased menstrual flow or irregular periods. Another major symptom of uterine fibroids is compression. The enlarged uterus presses the bladder forward, causing frequent urination and difficulty urinating, and can compress the rectum backward, manifesting as constipation or difficulty defecating. Sometimes there is abdominal pain.

Do uterine fibroids require surgery?

This depends on where the fibroids grow and the severity of the complications. In most cases, uterine fibroids do not require surgery. If they grow at the entrance of the fallopian tube, it will affect conception and surgery is required to remove the fibroids. Some fibroids grow on the side of the uterus or protrude from the surface of the uterus. Some are indistinguishable from ovarian tumors and surgical removal is recommended. Some fibroids can cause ascites and pleural effusions, which also require surgery.