Is uterine fibroid removal harmful to the body? Six possible hazards of uterine fibroid removal

After the growth of fibroids in the uterus, uterine myomectomy and total hysterectomy can be performed. Generally speaking, uterine myomectomy is harmless, but improper operation may cause endometriosis, gynecological inflammation, and damage to the ureter; if a total hysterectomy is performed, it will affect fertility, accelerate aging, and bring menopause to an early stage.

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors. When the diameter of the fibroids exceeds five centimeters, it often leads to increased menstrual flow and shortened menstrual cycles. Over time, there is a risk of anemia. Therefore, when the fibroids are large, doctors will recommend surgical removal. However, some patients are worried about the impact of surgery on their health and are unwilling to undergo surgery. So what are the harms of uterine fibroid removal to the body?
1. The hazards of improper operation of uterine myomectomy
1. Causes endometriosis <br/>Theoretically, myomectomy will not affect the uterus, menstruation, and fertility, and standard operation will not cause sequelae. However, improper operation or improper follow-up care during myomectomy will have some adverse effects. For example, intrauterine infection and damage to the endometrium may occur, causing the endometrium to appear in other parts, causing endometriosis. At this time, it is often accompanied by symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, dysmenorrhea, and sexual intercourse pain, and may also affect normal fertility.
2. Induce gynecological inflammation <br/>If there is no strict aseptic operation during surgery or improper postoperative care, when infection occurs, it may also induce gynecological inflammation such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, and adnexitis. Symptoms such as abdominal pain, leucorrhea and menstrual abnormalities may occur, making the patient feel extremely uncomfortable, and in severe cases, it may also affect fertility.
3. Damage to the ureter <br/>If the fibroid is located in the cervix or broad ligament, and the fibroid is large, it will cause displacement of the uterine blood vessels and ureter. Improper operation during surgery is likely to cause ureteral damage and affect normal urination.
Second, the harm of hysterectomy for uterine fibroids
1. Impact on fertility <br/>Some patients have large fibroids, and the effect of myomectomy is not particularly ideal, so they may undergo a total hysterectomy. Once the uterus is removed, the patient will no longer be able to have children, so patients who do not want to have children often take this surgical treatment.
2. Accelerates the aging process <br/>After the uterus and ovaries are removed, the patient's aging process will accelerate; even if the uterus is removed and the ovaries are retained, the function of the ovaries will decline, causing the patient to age quickly and appear older than people of the same age. This may be difficult for some people who love beauty to accept.
3. Promotes early menopause <br/>After a hysterectomy, the normal menstrual cycle will be lost, which will affect the function of the ovaries and may lead to early menopause.