Uterine fibroids are full

Uterine fibroids can have a great impact on our physical health. Although this is only a common disease in the early stages of the disease and is also a benign tumor, it can cause great harm to the body during the course of the disease. It is necessary for everyone to carefully understand and correctly understand it based on their personal physical condition to avoid worsening of the disease. Uterine fibroids can be very harmful when they are full grown, so corresponding examinations need to be done based on personal physical conditions.

The harm of uterine fibroids

1. Impact on fertility

For women of childbearing age, the biggest threat of reproductive system diseases is the impact on pregnancy. If the location of the fibroids in the uterus is near the fallopian tubes, it may compress them, hinder normal ovulation and implantation of the fertilized egg, and lead to long-term inability to get pregnant. Even if pregnancy is successful, the patient's chance of miscarriage will be significantly higher.

2. Affect physical fitness

Long-term excessive menstrual flow caused by uterine fibroids can lead to anemia in patients, which in Chinese medicine terms means blood deficiency and imbalance of Qi and blood. If allowed to develop, it may cause anemic heart disease in severe cases.

3. Concurrent with other gynecological diseases

For example, pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, endometritis, etc.

4. Cancer

Although the chance of uterine fibroids developing into malignant tumors is very small, it does not mean that such a thing will not happen to you, especially for older women, who have a greater chance of benign tumors degenerating into malignant tumors. Currently, the most common type of cancer is uterine fibroids combined with uterine body cancer, which accounts for about 2% of the incidence rate.

5. Torsion and series of complications

The pedicle of uterine fibroids is prone to twisting, and the patient may suddenly feel abdominal pain. If not treated in time, it will cause axial torsion of the uterus. Torsion can also lead to pelvic infection, suppuration, or migration of fibroids, which can cause great damage to the uterus.

How to treat uterine fibroids

After being diagnosed, the doctor will ask the patient to undergo a comprehensive physical examination so that they can develop a detailed treatment plan. Listed below are the commonly used methods for treating uterine tumors, which can be used for your simple understanding. The doctor will explain the specific operation details in detail.

1. Medication

Drug treatment is relatively conservative and is mainly suitable for women who still have fertility needs and have mild fibroid symptoms. If the patient is objectively not suitable for or is very averse to surgery, drug treatment can also be used. It is best to do a curettage and endometrial examination before treatment, which can not only stop bleeding but also help obtain first-hand information about the disease.

2. Surgery

There are two surgical methods for treating uterine fibroids: hysterectomy and myomectomy. Generally speaking, doctors will recommend myomectomy to women under 45 years old, which can preserve the uterus, because even after menopause, the uterus will continue to function for 5 to 10 years, and women who have their uterus removed too early are prone to aging. When it comes to hysterectomy, doctors usually recommend total removal. Both types of resection surgeries have the possibility of recurrence. Patients should go to the hospital for regular checkups after surgery to prevent the occurrence of new fibroids.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment focuses on internal conditioning, mainly focusing on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating the liver and spleen, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and starting from regulating the endocrine system to treat uterine tumors. While taking Chinese medicine, patients can also receive acupuncture, massage and other physical therapies to consolidate the treatment effect.