What are the indications for uterine fibroid surgery?

Uterine fibroids are a gynecological disease that women are very likely to suffer from and are a benign tumor. Because there are many causes of uterine fibroids, more and more people are beginning to suffer from this disease, which has a great impact on women's health. Therefore, we must understand the surgical indications for uterine fibroids in order to better treat them. So, what are the indications for uterine fibroid surgery? Let’s take a closer look.

There are many treatments for uterine fibroids at present, but not all patients require surgical treatment. Most patients need expectant treatment, that is, regular check-ups to observe their growth, and no treatment is needed. Because uterine fibroids are sex hormone-dependent tumors, they are more common in middle-aged women. After menopause, as the estrogen level in the body decreases, the fibroids will naturally shrink and become smaller, and a few will even disappear. They have a low rate of malignancy and grow slowly. Asymptomatic fibroids have no effect on menstruation, fertility, or health. These patients do not require treatment. Surgery should be considered only in the following situations:

1. The size of the uterine fibroids is large, the uterus exceeds the size of 10 weeks of pregnancy, or the diameter of a single fibroid is >6cm.

2. Although the size of uterine fibroids is not large, symptoms may occur, such as increased menstrual flow, anemia, frequent urination, constipation or difficulty in defecation.

3. Uterine fibroids affect fertility

4. Uterine fibroids grow rapidly and the possibility of malignant transformation cannot be ruled out.

5. Uterine fibroids cannot be distinguished from ovarian tumors.

6. Patients whose uterine fibroids do not shrink but increase in size after menopause, or patients with newly discovered uterine fibroids (patients who have not been given estrogen replacement therapy).

The above is an introduction to the surgical indications for uterine fibroids. I hope it will be helpful for patients. There are many treatments for uterine fibroids. In daily life, once you suffer from this disease, you must pay attention to it. It is best to choose a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment, and take daily care measures to ensure better recovery from the disease.