What are the types of uterine fibroids? When should uterine fibroids be operated on?

Uterine fibroids are a serious gynecological disease, but many people don't know much about it. What types of uterine fibroids will be introduced below? How many surgeries are needed for uterine fibroids? Medicine mainly divides uterine fibroids into three categories based on the growth location of uterine fibroids and their relationship with the uterine muscle wall.

Intramural uterine fibroids: located in the myometrium, accounting for about 60%~70% of the total number of uterine fibroids; subserosal uterine fibroids: growing under the uterine serosa and protruding from the surface of the uterus, accounting for about 20%~30% of the total number of uterine fibroids; submucosal uterine fibroids: uterine fibroids grow into the mucosal layer and protrude into the uterine cavity, accounting for about 10%~15% of the total number of uterine fibroids.

The location of uterine fibroids is closely related to the patient's symptoms. Generally speaking, submucosal uterine fibroids are most likely to cause symptoms, followed by intramural uterine fibroids. In addition, according to the number of uterine fibroids, they can be divided into single uterine fibroids and multiple uterine fibroids; according to the location of uterine fibroids, they can be divided into uterine fibroids and cervical uterine fibroids.

How many surgeries are needed for uterine fibroids? It is understood that the current treatment methods for uterine fibroids include conservative treatment and surgical treatment, which are mainly determined by the patient's condition, such as the number, size, location, age, fertility, etc. Conservative treatment includes drug treatment and intrauterine ring placement, which is more suitable for patients with mild symptoms, under 40 years old, and with fertility needs. For patients with complex conditions, no fertility needs, and a single uterine fibroid with a diameter of more than 5 cm, it is best to consider surgical treatment.