Uterine fibroids: symptoms, risks and treatments

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop from uterine muscle, more commonly seen in women aged 30-50.

Symptoms of uterine fibroids

+ Irregular menstruation

+ Gas damage is much, dilute like water

+ Pain in the lower back, lower abdomen often appear hard.

+ Always have a feeling of urination

Risk and complications of uterine fibroids

+ Anemia, fatigue

+ Large tumor that presses on surrounding organs like bladder, rectum …

+ Twisted tumor under the peritoneum, can cause death

+ Causing infertility and infertility

+ Miscarriage, premature detachment, difficult birth …

Treatment: may be by follow-up, medical or surgical treatment, depending on the situation.

Uterine fibroids size should be cut?

+ Tumors <50 mm and there are no typical symptoms of uterine fibroids: women can get pregnant normally, but need close monitoring. Postpartum can treat the following tumor.

+ Tumors> 50 mm or <50 mm but there are symptoms and complications of uterine fibroids: surgery to remove the tumor before pregnancy. Pregnant after 1 year from the time of surgery.