How serious is the uterine fibroid? 7 common misunderstandings about uterine fibroids

I never thought that a small uterine fibroid would cause such a stir in the hearts of most women. As I came into contact with more and more patients and our communication became more in-depth, I increasingly felt that uterine fibroids cause far greater psychological distress to women than the uterine fibroids themselves.

Question 1: Will uterine fibroids become malignant? - Uterine fibroids are inherently good.

Whenever people see a lump, they always associate it with a malignant tumor, but this is not actually the case. There are two types of lumps, one is benign and the other is malignant. Uterine fibroids are a benign lump that is mild and does not cause much harm to the human body. If we do not understand this clearly, it will only increase our worries.

Of course, friends will ask, they all look like lumps, so how can we distinguish the nature of the lumps?! Friends, don't worry, there are corresponding methods for identification in medicine. Generally speaking, benign lumps grow slowly, are more limited, and have clear boundaries. Malignant lumps usually grow very fast and are usually seen in middle-aged and elderly people.

remind:

1) Uterine fibroids are a benign mass that will not become malignant, so there is no need to be afraid of them.

2) Be vigilant about uterine fibroids that continue to grow after menopause and treat them as soon as possible;

3) For uterine fibroids that grow too fast, further examination is required. (B-ultrasound, MRI, LDH examination, etc.)

Trouble 2: What foods can’t people with uterine fibroids eat? — There are no dietary restrictions for people with uterine fibroids.

When we look through some medical books, we always see what can be eaten and what cannot be eaten. In fact, there is no scientific basis for these. The human body needs a lot of nutrients, and these nutrients are present in a variety of different foods, so patients with uterine fibroids do not need to have too many concerns about their diet. Uterine fibroids are a hormone-dependent tumor, and it is appropriate to eat less foods rich in hormones, such as soy products.

Reminder: The growth of uterine fibroids has little to do with diet, but is more related to mood, so let us adjust our mood, face the problem of uterine fibroids optimistically, and let the uterine fibroids grow slower or even not grow at all.

Concern 3: Is it necessary to remove the uterus for uterine fibroids? - Uterine fibroids are not a reason to remove the uterus

The most common thing that friends with uterine fibroids hear from doctors is probably hysterectomy. With one stroke of the knife, the uterus is gone, and the uterine fibroids will certainly not grow again, thus preventing the recurrence of uterine fibroids. The patient is happy. Hysterectomy is much simpler than uterine fibroid removal, and the doctor is also satisfied. So this is a matter of great joy to both the patient and the doctor. This method has therefore been widely spread. Some hospitals do not have ultrasonic ablation, and some hospitals do not have laparoscopes. Hysterectomy can even be performed in the obstetrics and gynecology department of a town hospital, and it is just "pediatrics" in the eyes of any gynecologist. But who will pay for the sequelae of losing the uterus?

Reminder: Friends with uterine fibroids, you can explore more methods, provided that you preserve your uterus.

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Trouble 4: What should I do if I have uterine fibroids? - Learn first, then actively seek the treatment method that suits you best.

Many friends think that it is natural to seek medical treatment when they are sick, and therefore think that learning disease knowledge has nothing to do with them, but this is not the case. Facing a certain disease, you can become an expert. I admire the learning spirit of many treatment friends in the group. They know as much as a doctor. It is precisely because of their learning spirit. Medical decisions are individualized, and only you can understand your needs. So we need to learn to find a treatment method that suits us. Please remember that your health is yours, and doctors can only provide help!

Among the various treatments for uterine fibroids, only the method that suits you is the best method. Ultrasonic ablation is currently a better method, and if it is suitable, it should be everyone's first choice. However, hysterectomy was once a "classic" in the treatment of uterine fibroids, and a small number of suitable people should also be considered.

Reminder: Hysterectomy can prevent the recurrence of uterine fibroids, but with the in-depth study of the uterus, the uterus is no longer a brooding bag, it has more functions in female endocrine regulation, pelvic floor support, and sexual life. Therefore, hysterectomy is only the last choice for patients with uterine fibroids.

Trouble 5: What medicine should be used for uterine fibroids? - Understand uterine fibroids correctly, don’t follow blindly, medicine is just a cover.

Many friends are still afraid of surgery, but they are afraid to let uterine fibroids go. If there is a problem, you must treat it. If you don't treat it, you will feel sorry for yourself, so you always hope that there is a drug that can bring you back to health. However, no matter whether it is the feedback from the vast majority of patients or doctors, drugs are not a solution to uterine fibroids, but can only be used as an auxiliary means. Therefore, don't have too much hope for drugs, and don't follow the advertisements. Drug treatment of uterine fibroids is mainly used in the following situations: 1. Small uterine fibroids (near menopause (uterine fibroids (less than 3) cm) 2. Auxiliary drugs for surgical treatment. Temporarily control the growth of uterine fibroids before surgery to facilitate surgery. Of course, I don't comment on many folk prescriptions, ancestral secrets, and famous Chinese medicine prescriptions, but I suggest you be careful. Take good care of your liver. The liver is our detoxification machine, but too many poisons to deal with, tired liver, the benefits outweigh the losses, of course, in the end only you pay for these.

Reminder: All medicines are toxic to some extent. Chinese medicine emphasizes the treatment based on syndrome differentiation. If you must take medicine, please go to a regular hospital and take the medicine after the doctor has "looked, smelled, asked, and palpated" you.

Troubled Six: When should uterine fibroids be treated? - Either peaceful coexistence or active treatment

When to treat uterine fibroids is not just based on the size of the uterine fibroids, but depends on the presence or absence of symptoms, the size and location of the uterine fibroids, the patient's age, and whether or not there is a desire to have children. A relatively simple evaluation criterion is whether the uterine fibroids have caused you a certain impact. If not, you can observe and review the B-ultrasound every 3 months; if so, you can consider treatment. However, except for hysterectomy, there is currently no cure for uterine fibroids, so if you choose to keep your uterus, try to minimize the damage caused by treatment, and finally repeat the treatment.

remind:

1) Remember, first of all, you need to live peacefully with your uterine fibroids. Observation is also a treatment method.

2) Don’t believe that doctors can completely remove uterine fibroids at once. Many small uterine fibroids cannot be completely removed by either laparotomy or laparoscopy. “In the land where potatoes are harvested, we can always find leftover potatoes.” So please be mentally prepared.

Trouble 7: Does uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? - It is recommended to get pregnant first if you have small uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids can cause infertility in very rare cases, so for those who want to have children and have relatively small uterine fibroids (less than 3 cm), it is recommended to get pregnant first. Uterine fibroids will grow during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, but they can cause miscarriages, and premature births are still rare.