What is uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women. They are composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue, so they are also called uterine leiomyoma. Common symptoms include uterine bleeding, abdominal mass, vaginal discharge, bladder and rectal compression symptoms, etc.

The origin of uterine fibroids and the mechanisms that promote their growth are still poorly understood. It is currently believed that the transformation from myometrial cells to fibroids may involve somatic mutations in normal myometrium and complex interactions between sex hormones and local growth factors.

Because people lack a correct understanding of uterine fibroids, many women fall into panic when they hear that they have fibroids in their uterus. Some patients suffer from anemia caused by uterine fibroids, and their condition is even so serious that they can't walk steadily, but they are still unwilling to undergo surgical treatment.

In fact, uterine fibroids are benign tumors. Patients with uterine fibroids should first consider how to "coexist" with this disease while ensuring the quality of life. Most women diagnosed with uterine fibroids have no symptoms and do not need surgery. However, some patients with uterine fibroids may suffer from anemia or compression symptoms, making it difficult to ensure a normal life, and there is no question of "coexisting" with uterine fibroids. In this case, surgical treatment should still be considered. Traditional Chinese medicine also has certain advantages in the treatment of uterine fibroids, and patients can make a comprehensive choice.

In addition, if patients with uterine fibroids are preparing to become pregnant, considering the impact of certain uterine fibroids on pregnancy and delivery, as well as the impact of pregnancy on uterine fibroids, even if there are no symptoms, it is best to undergo surgical treatment.