How big does a uterine fibroid need to be to require surgery? This is what the experts say

Many people believe that surgery is necessary if you suffer from uterine fibroids. In fact, this is not the case. Whether surgery is needed depends on the actual situation. If the uterine fibroids are still relatively small, surgery is not necessary at all, but if they reach a certain size, surgery is necessary.

1. Whether to treat it depends on the location of the uterine fibroids and whether it causes symptoms. If there are symptoms, even if it is very small, as small as 1 cm in diameter, it should be treated; if there are no symptoms, even if it is as large as 5 cm, it does not need to be treated. Whether surgery is needed does not only depend on the size, but more importantly the location, number and nature of the fibroid growth. It also depends on age, fertility requirements, etc. A comprehensive analysis can determine whether surgery is needed and what type of surgery is more appropriate.

2. Generally, for uterine fibroids with a diameter greater than 3 cm and no symptoms, since drug treatment is less effective, if the patient is close to menopause, regular observation for a period of time can be performed. However, if the fibroids continue to grow, surgical treatment should be performed. Patients with fibroids greater than 3 cm who are more than 5 years away from menopause should also consider surgical treatment. For fibroids smaller than 3 cm, it is best to observe them and there is no need for drug treatment. During the observation process, if they grow too fast or symptoms appear, surgical treatment should be considered.

3. Generally, uterine fibroids that do not exceed 5cm can be treated with medication. Hormone drugs can be taken to control the tumor growth and shrink it. If it exceeds 5cm or is multiple uterine fibroids, surgical treatment is required. Patients with severe bleeding can also have their uterus removed if they do not want to have children in the future.

4. Uterine fibroids are very common reproductive system diseases, with a particularly high incidence rate among women. They are generally closely related to previous miscarriage history and the individual's immune system. They are common tumors in the human body, also called fibroids. They are benign tumors and will not cause serious harm to the body as long as they are not large.

5. In this case, it is best to go to the hospital as soon as possible to check the specific condition and the size of the tumor. If the tumor is small, you can take medication first. If the tumor is large and the drug treatment is not obvious, it is best to have surgery. Patients with heavy bleeding can take hemostatic drugs to control it.