How big should a uterine fibroid be to be removed?

When you suffer from uterine fibroids, not all fibroids need surgical removal. Some uterine fibroids are very small, less than 3CM, which can be controlled by medication. Secondly, surgical removal of uterine fibroids is also related to location and age. Learn more about how big a uterine fibroid should be before it needs to be removed?

1. Generally speaking, surgical treatment is recommended for fibroids larger than 3CM. The larger the fibroid, the more likely it is to develop pedicle torsion, which will require open abdominal surgery. Uterine fibroids are very common. After delving into the causes, most experts believe that it is related to the relatively high levels of estrogen in women's bodies. For example, if a female friend has an unharmonious marital life, too much family life and work burden, or is too mentally stressed, it may cause depression, resulting in dysfunction of the neuroendocrine system and imbalance of sex hormones, making it easy for uterine fibroids to grow.

2. There are generally two ways to treat uterine fibroids: medication and surgery. The specific method to be implemented depends on the specific size of the tumor. If the tumor is smaller than 3CM, then medication can be used for treatment. If it is larger than 3CM; causes heavy bleeding, or excessive menstrual bleeding for a long period of time, prolonged menstrual period leading to anemia, and cannot be cured by medicine; the fibroids grow too fast, or after menopause, the fibroids not only do not shrink but grow larger, etc., surgical removal should be performed immediately.

3. Whether the uterus should be removed during surgery depends on the location and size of the fibroids, as well as the patient's age, reproductive status, and severity of symptoms. Although uterine fibroids are benign tumors, the rate of malignant transformation is only one percent. However, patients need to pay close attention and go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to prevent ovarian and fallopian tube lesions and induce uterine end adenocarcinoma and cervical cancer.