Are uterine fibroids a serious problem?

To say whether uterine fibroids are serious actually depends on the specific condition of the patient. If it is a small fibroid and the symptoms are not obvious, then the harm may be relatively small. However, if the fibroids continue to grow, it will also affect women's fertility.

1. Generally speaking, uterine fibroids larger than 5.0 cm and with related accompanying symptoms require treatment, but the specific treatment plan needs to be determined based on individual age, clinical manifestations and endocrine conditions. The size of uterine fibroids of 5 cm is not an absolute factor. It depends on the related symptoms caused (such as low back pain, infertility, menstrual changes, constipation, frequent urination and other compression symptoms) to determine whether treatment is needed.

2. Suffering from uterine fibroids will greatly affect pregnancy. About 25%-40% of patients are infertile. This is related to the size and location of the uterine fibroids. For example, uterine fibroids in the uterine cornu can cause twisting and deformation of the fallopian tubes, affecting the passage of sperm or fertilized eggs and reducing the chance of conception. Submucosal uterine fibroids occupy the position in the uterine cavity and affect the implantation of the fertilized egg. Relatively large intramural uterine fibroids can not only change the normal shape of the uterine cavity, but also compress the fallopian tubes.

3. In order to increase the chance of fertility, especially for infertile patients with uterine fibroids, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time. The doctor will increase the chance of conception according to the size of the uterine fibroids and the different locations of growth. If you suffer from uterine fibroids, you must go to the hospital for examination in time. Regardless of the size of the uterus, the harm to women must be taken seriously. Therefore, female friends must attach great importance to uterine fibroids, a gynecological disease.