How to treat subserosal uterine fibroids?

Subserosal fibroids are a type of uterine fibroids and are treated similarly. A female friend asked: What is the treatment for subserosal fibroids? Subserosal fibroids are a very common type of uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids can be divided into three types based on where they grow: Intramural fibroids grow in the uterine muscle wall and are the most common. Subserosal fibroids protrude from the surface of the uterus and are covered by a layer of serosa. Submucosal fibroids grow in the uterine cavity and are covered by a layer of endometrium.

Common symptoms of subserosal uterine fibroids: increased menstruation, lower abdominal mass, increased vaginal discharge, etc. Symptoms of subserosal uterine fibroids are common in larger intramural fibroids. Due to the enlargement of the uterine cavity, the glandular secretions increase, the leucorrhea increases, and submucosal fibroids are accompanied by infected leucorrhea. Sometimes the symptoms of subserosal uterine fibroids can be bloody. Pain: Symptoms of subserosal uterine fibroids are abdominal pain, backache, and dysmenorrhea. Symptoms of subserosal uterine fibroids also manifest as lower abdominal swelling or back pain, which is not too serious.

Therefore, once uterine fibroids are found, whether they are subserosal uterine fibroids or other types, they must be treated promptly. Current methods for treating subserosal uterine fibroids:

1. Myomectomy: It is mainly suitable for patients under 45 years old, especially those under 40 years old, who want to retain their fertility. Myomectomy can be performed for subserosal, intramural, or even submucosal myomas, preserving the uterus.

2. Total hysterectomy: For older patients with uterine fibroids who have obvious symptoms and no desire to continue to have children, total hysterectomy should be performed. Around 50 years old, one or both normal ovaries can be retained to maintain endocrine function. Total hysterectomy can be performed through video laparoscopy, vaginal or laparotomy.

3. Drug treatment. When the patient's fibroids are the size of a two-month pregnant uterus or the patient has no obvious symptoms or is a woman approaching menopause, with the doctor's permission and guidance, androgen drugs can be used to control the progression of the disease.

The above introduces the treatment methods of subserosal uterine fibroids. Patients need to actively respond to the treatment of subserosal uterine fibroids, and they need to cooperate with the doctor's treatment and take protective measures in life. In addition, if any problems are encountered during the medication process, they must consult a pharmacist in time.