What to do if you have uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female genitalia, composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue. In general, the treatment of uterine fibroids should be based on age, symptoms, fertility requirements, and the type, size, and number of fibroids. Uterine fibroids do not require treatment if they have no symptoms, especially for women approaching menopause. Uterine fibroids can shrink and symptoms disappear after menopause. Follow-up visits are conducted every 3 to 6 months, and further treatment can be performed if symptoms occur. Drug treatment is suitable for women with relatively mild symptoms, those approaching menopause, or those whose general condition is not suitable for surgery.

The harm of uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in women. Small uterine fibroids have no symptoms, so they are not very harmful. They only need to be closely observed and no treatment is needed. Large uterine fibroids can cause increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual periods, and lead to anemia. If uterine fibroids are too large, due to their rich blood supply, the fibroids are prone to degeneration and cause abdominal pain or malignant degeneration. Larger fibroids also compress the bladder, ureters, and rectum, causing compression symptoms, which seriously affect physical health and require surgical treatment. Therefore, the harm of uterine fibroids is still very large. The treatment plan selected is different according to the location, size, and age of the uterine fibroids.

Complications of uterine fibroids

Complications of uterine fibroids are common in patients with clinical symptoms of uterine fibroids. Most of these patients will have heavy menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period. Over time, this will lead to anemia in women. In addition, if the uterine fibroids are located in the lower part of the anterior wall, they will compress the bladder and cause frequent urination and urgency. If the fibroids are large, some women will feel a sense of heaviness and back pain in the waist and abdomen. These symptoms will worsen during menstruation. In addition, a very small number of women will develop sarcoma-like changes, which are more common in postmenopausal women.