How big does a uterine fibroid need to be treated surgically? Common treatments for uterine fibroids

Many women in life will suffer from uterine fibroids. We should not ignore the existence of this disease. After women suffer from this disease, there are many harms. Therefore, in daily life, we should pay attention to the development of this disease and treat it reasonably. Many patients will choose surgical methods. So, how many surgeries are needed for uterine fibroids?

How big does a uterine fibroid need to be for surgery?

Different types of fibroids have different degrees of harm to the body, depending on the different parts of the uterus where the fibroids are located, such as intramural fibroids, subserosal fibroids, submucosal fibroids, cervical fibroids, etc. Generally speaking, no matter what the size and type of fibroids are, they should be treated actively, otherwise they will cause great harm to the body.

1. <2 cm: Generally, the symptoms are not obvious. Many patients think that the fibroids are still very small and will not cause much harm after discovering them in the hospital, so treatment is delayed, but this lays the root cause of disaster.

2. 4-5 cm: If small fibroids are not treated in time, due to the relationship between hormone levels, many female patients have high hormone levels, and the fibroids will grow faster, which increases the difficulty of treatment.

3.7-8 cm or more: At this time, the fibroids are not only difficult to treat, but also bring other complications. Once the pedicle of the fibroids is twisted, it is very harmful.

What should I do if I have uterine fibroids and want to have an abortion?

1. If conditions permit, uterine fibroids should be treated first. After the treatment of uterine fibroids, abortion should be performed to reduce surgical risks and ensure personal safety.

2. If you need an abortion immediately, you must choose a regular hospital and strictly follow the doctor's instructions before and after the abortion. And choose an experienced doctor to ensure the smooth operation and patient safety, avoid improper surgery or surgical infection, and reduce adverse conditions such as secondary infertility.