What are uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive organs and one of the most common tumors in the human body. They are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, with a small amount of fibrous connective tissue as a supporting tissue. Since uterine fibroids are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, they are called uterine leiomyoma, or uterine fibroids for short.

The cause of uterine fibroids is not yet fully understood, but it may be related to genetics, hormone levels, environmental factors, lifestyle and other factors. According to the different growth sites, uterine fibroids can be divided into uterine body fibroids and cervical fibroids, and according to the relationship between the fibroids and the uterine wall, they can be divided into subserosal fibroids, intramural fibroids and submucosal fibroids. Fibroids in different parts can cause different compression symptoms. For example, uterine body fibroids can compress the bladder and cause frequent urination and urgency, and cervical fibroids can compress the rectum and cause constipation. The symptoms of uterine fibroids vary from individual to individual, but common symptoms include menstrual changes, abdominal masses, compression symptoms, etc. Some patients may have no obvious symptoms and are only found during physical examinations. The methods for treating uterine fibroids include observation, drug therapy and surgical treatment. The specific methods should be considered comprehensively based on the patient's age, symptoms, fertility requirements and the size, location, number and other factors of the fibroids.

The cause of uterine fibroids is not yet fully understood, but it may be related to genetics, hormone levels, environmental factors, lifestyle and other factors. According to the different growth sites, uterine fibroids can be divided into uterine body fibroids and cervical fibroids, and according to the relationship between the fibroids and the uterine wall, they can be divided into subserosal fibroids, intramural fibroids and submucosal fibroids. Fibroids in different parts can cause different compression symptoms. For example, uterine body fibroids can compress the bladder and cause frequent urination and urgency, and cervical fibroids can compress the rectum and cause constipation. The symptoms of uterine fibroids vary from individual to individual, but common symptoms include menstrual changes, abdominal masses, compression symptoms, etc. Some patients may have no obvious symptoms and are only found during physical examinations. The methods for treating uterine fibroids include observation, drug therapy and surgical treatment. The specific methods should be considered comprehensively based on the patient's age, symptoms, fertility requirements and the size, location, number and other factors of the fibroids.

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive organs. Understanding their symptoms and treatment methods will help improve awareness of the disease and prevent it. If you have any concerns or experience related symptoms, you should seek medical attention for examination and treatment in a timely manner.