How to treat uterine fibroids How to treat uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive organs and one of the most common tumors in the human body. They are also called fibroids and uterine fibroids. Because uterine fibroids are mainly composed of the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells and a small amount of fibrous connective tissue exists as supporting tissue, they are more accurately called uterine leiomyoma. Uterine fibroids.

Expectant treatment: conservative observation

This method does not require any medication or other surgical treatment. Gynecological internal examination is performed every 3-6 months, and B-ultrasound examination is performed. If there is no rapid growth of the tumor, and the bleeding and pain symptoms are not aggravated, then with the increase of age, the level of sex hormones is gradually decreasing, and the uterine fibroids are "expected" to shrink.

Applicable population: patients aged 40-50 years and above, with small fibroids and no obvious clinical symptoms such as bleeding and pain.

Hysterectomy: Removal of the entire uterus

The uterus is completely removed by surgery to eradicate the fibroids and other possible residual lesions, but the patient also loses fertility and menstruation. The patient needs a recovery period of 4-8 weeks after surgery.

Applicable population: those who are older, have no fertility requirements, have large fibroids, have severe symptoms, have not responded to conservative treatment, or have malignant diseases.

Myomectomy: Removal of fibroids

Surgery only removes uterine fibroids and preserves the uterus, which is a good choice for women who want to have children. It is suitable for young patients who want to have children.