Are uterine fibroids likely to recur?

Written by Sun Shan Shan
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Firstly, uterine fibroids are prone to recurrence in women of childbearing age. The main cause of uterine fibroids is usually an excessively high level of estrogen in the body, along with an uneven distribution of estrogen levels, which leads to the development of fibroids. Once a woman is of childbearing age and has regular menstrual cycles, uterine fibroids tend to recur. If uterine fibroids occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a color ultrasound examination to check the location of the fibroids. Uterine fibroids can be categorized into cervical fibroids and corpus fibroids. If cervical fibroids are found, timely surgical treatment is required because they become more difficult to treat and more prone to bleeding as they grow larger. Additionally, for corpus fibroids, it depends on whether they are intramural or submucosal. If submucosal uterine fibroids are present, they also require timely surgical intervention due to the risk of prolonged bleeding and potential anemia.

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Are uterine fibroids likely to recur?

Firstly, uterine fibroids are prone to recurrence in women of childbearing age. The main cause of uterine fibroids is usually an excessively high level of estrogen in the body, along with an uneven distribution of estrogen levels, which leads to the development of fibroids. Once a woman is of childbearing age and has regular menstrual cycles, uterine fibroids tend to recur. If uterine fibroids occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a color ultrasound examination to check the location of the fibroids. Uterine fibroids can be categorized into cervical fibroids and corpus fibroids. If cervical fibroids are found, timely surgical treatment is required because they become more difficult to treat and more prone to bleeding as they grow larger. Additionally, for corpus fibroids, it depends on whether they are intramural or submucosal. If submucosal uterine fibroids are present, they also require timely surgical intervention due to the risk of prolonged bleeding and potential anemia.

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What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

If the uterine fibroids are relatively small, they generally do not show symptoms. However, submucosal uterine fibroids, regardless of their size, can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged periods. Intramural uterine fibroids, if protruding into the uterine cavity, can also lead to heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged periods. If the uterine fibroids are large and press against the bladder in front, symptoms such as frequent urination and urinary urgency can occur. If they press against the rectum in the back, it can lead to difficulty in defecation or a feeling of downward pain. Therefore, if symptoms are present with uterine fibroids, surgical treatment is necessary.

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How to manage uterine fibroids

The occurrence and development of uterine fibroids are mainly related to congenital factors and have little to do with postnatal lifestyle conditions. Therefore, when uterine fibroids are detected, there is no need for any specific conditioning. Various traditional Chinese medicines, herbal treatments, or hormonal drugs do not have a definite curative effect on uterine fibroids, and so far, there is no specific medication for the treatment of uterine fibroids. When uterine fibroids are detected, the main considerations are whether they cause symptoms such as excessive bleeding, anemia, or whether they are increasing in size and causing compression symptoms on the surrounding tissues. Uterine fibroids without any symptoms generally only require regular physical examinations and may shrink and disappear after menopause.

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Can you eat sea cucumber with uterine fibroids?

People with uterine fibroids can eat sea cucumber. The cause of uterine fibroids is not very clear at present. Studies have shown that uterine fibroids may be caused by chromosomal genetic misplacement in the body. However, since most uterine fibroids shrink after menopause, it is considered that uterine fibroids are related to increased levels of sex hormones in the body. Sea cucumber is a food that can enhance the immune system and has no relation to the formation of uterine fibroids. Therefore, people with uterine fibroids can eat sea cucumber.

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What department should I visit for uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological condition. Once uterine fibroids occur, it is necessary to register for a gynecological examination. Further gynecological ultrasound examinations are required to determine the location of the uterine fibroids. There are several types of uterine fibroids, including subserosal, intramural, and submucosal fibroids. In particular, if submucosal fibroids are present, regardless of their size, timely surgery is needed due to the high risk of severe bleeding and anemia they pose. If the submucosal fibroid is small, hysteroscopic submucosal fibroid electrosurgery can be performed. If the fibroid is large, an open surgery may be necessary. Additionally, in the case of intramural and subserosal uterine fibroids, if the fibroid continues to grow larger than five centimeters, there is also a potential risk of malignancy, thus timely surgical treatment is recommended.