Comparison of treatment methods for uterine fibroids

Women with uterine fibroids should be treated promptly, otherwise it may not only cause some other complications, but also affect their reproductive function. So, how should patients choose the right treatment method?

1. Drug treatment

Drug treatment is a conservative treatment, mainly suitable for patients with smaller fibroids. When the diameter of the fibroid is less than 2 cm, appropriate drug treatment can be taken to slow down the growth of the fibroid, and regular check-ups should be conducted at the hospital under the guidance of a doctor. It should be noted that drug treatment of uterine fibroids can only control the progression of the disease to a certain extent, but cannot completely cure the disease. If the fibroid continues to grow and its diameter exceeds 2 cm, surgical treatment should be taken in time to completely remove the fibroid.

2. Surgical treatment

Surgery is a fundamental method to treat uterine fibroids. In recent years, the hysteroscopic and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery has shown good clinical efficacy. Compared with open surgery, it has four advantages. It avoids the damage of large abdominal incisions in traditional surgery and only makes 1-3 small incisions in the abdomen. It does not cut the diseased organs and does not damage normal tissues, which can greatly reduce the patient's postoperative pain; it preserves the uterus, which also preserves the female reproductive function; the patient recovers faster after surgery, reducing short-term complications and long-term ovarian dysfunction and other adverse effects; the patient suffers less damage, the minimally invasive incision is only 0.5 cm-1.0 cm, and the operation time is short, the patient's bleeding is less, and no earthworm-like scars are left on the abdomen after surgery.