Do I need to fast before a uterine fibroids exam?

Do I need to fast before a uterine fibroids exam?

1. It is generally not necessary to fast before examining uterine fibroids. You should stay calm during the examination and avoid the stimulation of negative emotions.

2. The cause of uterine fibroids is not completely clear, considering genetic susceptibility, sex hormone level disorders, etc. Patients have no obvious discomfort symptoms in the early stage. As the size of uterine fibroids increases, it will cause compression to the surrounding tissues, mainly manifested as abnormal menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, etc. Generally, it is necessary to make a judgment under the guidance of a doctor through comprehensive results such as ultrasound examination, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging. This examination generally does not require fasting, because food in the stomach will not affect the accuracy of the test results, nor will it have an adverse effect on your health.

3. If you pass a series of examinations, you can use tranexamic acid injection, mifepristone tablets, Shuangcheng granules and other drugs to treat uterine fibroids under the guidance of a doctor. If drug treatment is ineffective and the condition is serious, you can also use surgical methods such as myomectomy and hysterectomy under the guidance of a doctor. Patients should pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life and change underwear frequently. If they have surgery, they can eat some high-protein foods such as eggs, lean meat, etc. during the recovery process, which will help the body recover.