How big does a uterine fibroid need to be removed?

Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female genitals. The cause of the disease is still unclear. If not treated in time, it can lead to female infertility, miscarriage, frequent urination, urination disorders and other hazards. It is a major killer of women's health. So how big does a uterine fibroid need to be removed?

Uterine fibroids are the most common female disease. The symptoms of uterine fibroids are generally benign tumors, but if not treated in time, the fibroids will gradually grow larger, and the larger the fibroids, the higher the chance of malignant transformation. How big should a uterine fibroid be before the uterus is removed? The treatment of uterine fibroids is not just determined by the size of the fibroids.

Generally, uterine fibroids larger than 5 cm are suitable for surgical treatment. If uterine fibroids cause heavy bleeding, anemia, or grow to the size of a fist, causing organ compression, or if uterine fibroids grow very fast and are suspected of worsening, surgery is required.