Is the recurrence rate of uterine fibroids high?

For women who undergo surgery for uterine fibroids, the biggest worry is the problem of recurrence. Indeed, we have heard many patients say that they have experienced recurrences, and the patients' concerns are not without reason. So is the recurrence rate of uterine fibroids generally high? Let’s take a look.

Generally speaking, the recurrence rate of uterine fibroids after surgical treatment is relatively high, but uterine fibroids are divided into transverse and multiple types, and the recurrence rate of different uterine fibroids is also different. Generally, the recurrence rate of transverse uterine fibroids is 30%-40%, while the recurrence rate of multiple uterine fibroids is much higher, reaching 60%-70%.

Of course, the actual occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to many factors. In addition to the number of uterine fibroids, it is also closely related to age, genetic inheritance, personal diet structure, etc. Generally speaking, the younger the patient is when undergoing surgery, the higher the chance of recurrence of uterine fibroids. Most patients will have a relapse 2-5 years after surgery, but the relapsed uterine fibroids may not necessarily grow at the same site as the original uterine fibroids.

Although the cause of uterine fibroids is not very clear, local hormone imbalance is one of the causes. For uterine fibroids after treatment, if estrogen is repeatedly stimulated, it is more likely to recur. Therefore, uterine fibroids are not only common in growing women with abundant ovaries. Moreover, the recurrence rate of young women with normal estrogen levels is relatively higher than that of women approaching menopause.

It is recommended that women who have undergone surgery to treat uterine fibroids must pay attention to dietary adjustments, especially for some foods containing estrogen, nutritional supplements or beauty products, must be avoided to reduce the possibility of recurrence, and also pay attention to a balanced diet.

Of course, once uterine fibroids occur, there are many ways to treat them. You can choose the treatment method based on your age and the size of the uterine fibroids. Some can also control the growth of uterine fibroids through medication. The actual treatment method should be based on individual circumstances.

Is the recurrence rate of uterine fibroids high? According to the above content, it can be seen that its recurrence rate is relatively high, so women with uterine fibroids must pay attention to regular follow-up visits and take good care of related medical care. As long as the patient takes good care of his diet and daily life, it will be very helpful to reduce the incidence of recurrence.