What to do if you have heavy menstrual flow due to uterine fibroids? Three nursing measures to keep in mind

If the problem of heavy menstrual flow caused by uterine fibroids is not serious, no special treatment is required, but regular follow-up observation is required. Appropriate drug treatment can also be used, generally drugs that antagonize estrogen. If the condition is too serious, surgical treatment can be considered, including myomectomy and hysterectomy.

Uterine fibroids can cause a variety of adverse symptoms, one of which is excessive menstrual flow. Some patients have more serious conditions, and they bleed a lot a few days before their period. Due to excessive blood loss, patients may experience anemia. So what should I do if my menstrual flow is excessive due to uterine fibroids?
1. Regular follow-up is required for heavy menstrual flow caused by uterine fibroids <br/>If the uterine fibroids are relatively small, have not undergone degeneration or caused serious complications, and only cause mild menstrual irregularities, it does not have a big impact on health and can be temporarily not treated, but regular follow-up observation is required. Generally speaking, follow-up is required every 3 to 6 months, and the next step of treatment can be decided based on the results of the review.
2. Drug treatment for heavy menstrual flow caused by uterine fibroids <br/>If the condition of uterine fibroids is more serious and causes obvious increase in menstrual flow, you can consider using some drugs for treatment. This disease is caused by estrogen stimulation, so it can be treated with drugs that antagonize estrogen. This drug treatment can shrink the fibroids and reduce the amount of menstruation.
3. Surgical treatment of uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual flow
1. Myomectomy <br/>Uterine fibroids can increase the area of ​​the endometrium or cause excessive proliferation, which is why heavy menstrual flow occurs. At this time, the fibroids can be removed surgically to reduce the area of ​​the endometrium, improve the problem of excessive proliferation, and alleviate the heavy menstrual flow. This surgery is suitable for women under the age of 45, especially women under the age of 40 and women who want to have children.
2. Hysterectomy <br/>If medication or myomectomy is ineffective, and the disease recurs frequently, and the patient has no fertility requirements, hysterectomy can be considered, including total hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy. Total hysterectomy is generally recommended. This surgery can completely remove the uterus, completely eliminate the possibility of recurrence of uterine fibroids, and will no longer cause heavy menstrual flow.