What are the key points for the treatment of uterine fibroids? How to adjust after uterine fibroid surgery

Uterine fibroids are related to hormones. Because of this, androgens are often used in the clinical treatment of uterine fibroids. However, some precautions should be taken in the androgen treatment of uterine fibroids, because blind treatment may be counterproductive and have a greater impact on the patient. So, what should be paid attention to in the treatment of uterine fibroids?

Pay attention to these in the treatment of uterine fibroids

Methyltestosterone is commonly used to treat uterine fibroids. Methyltestosterone is a synthetic androgen that can counteract estrogen, inhibit endometrial growth and pituitary gland; promote protein synthesis and bone formation; stimulate bone marrow hematopoiesis, increase red blood cells and hemoglobin, and methyltestosterone has a good effect in treating uterine fibroids.

But not all uterine fibroids are suitable for androgen therapy, and it still has certain indications. Such as primary or secondary male sexual dysfunction, palliative treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women, functional uterine bleeding, etc. The dosage should be strictly controlled. For palliative treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women, oral or sublingual, 25 mg, 1-4 times a day, if the treatment responds, after 2-4 weeks, the dosage can be reduced to 2 times a day, 25 rag each time, oral or sublingual.

However, it should be used with caution in patients with poor heart, liver, or kidney function, prostate hypertrophy, and hypertension.

The treatment of uterine fibroids includes surgical treatment, diet therapy and drug therapy. No matter which method is used to treat uterine fibroids, there should be a clear diagnosis and the right method should be selected. It is recommended that patients go to a gynecological hospital for examination and diagnosis of their condition. The doctor should communicate with the patient based on the patient's examination results and choose the right treatment method. In the treatment of uterine fibroids, patients must actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and take relevant precautions so that you can recover as soon as possible.

How to treat uterine fibroids after surgery?

Women need to pay attention to their diet after uterine fibroid surgery, and patients with uterine fibroids need to supplement nutrition after surgery. In principle, the nutritional intake after surgery is the same to replenish the loss of body fluids during surgery. Drink some warm water first, and if there is no discomfort, you can start to eat liquid food, and you can resume normal diet the next day. Because wound healing requires protein, so eat high-protein food to accelerate wound healing, and avoid irritating food to avoid stimulating gastric acid secretion and causing gastrointestinal discomfort.

How should I adjust my body after uterine fibroid surgery? Female patients with uterine fibroids should pay attention to maintaining a comfortable life after surgery, do a little exercise to help the body recover, and resume normal work and rest two weeks after surgery. For hysterectomy, except for the early stage of surgery, you should avoid riding, cycling, sitting for a long time, avoid pelvic congestion, and postoperative discomfort. Pay special attention to avoid lifting objects over 5 kg or activities that increase the burden on the abdomen. After 8 weeks, gradually increase the amount of exercise according to personal physical strength and physique to reduce temporary pelvic support and future discomfort.

Women should pay attention to the care of the affected area after uterine fibroid surgery. Generally speaking, the surgery can be sutured with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. If non-absorbable sutures are used for sutures, the lines should be removed within 7 days after surgery. If absorbable sutures are used, there is no need to remove the lines. For the care of these wounds, attention should be paid to keeping the wounds clean, dry, and other wounds completely healed, and they can be showered or wet. Most importantly, if patients with uterine fibroids go home, they must pay attention to whether the wounds are red, hot, and painful every day to prevent infection and inflammation.