Does a 6.2cm uterine fibroid require surgery?

When the diameter of uterine fibroids reaches 6.2cm, surgery is usually required. When the diameter of uterine fibroids reaches more than 5cm, some women may experience obvious discomfort symptoms, and the chance of cancer will increase, so early surgical treatment is required, and pathological examination will be sent after surgery, and the next treatment plan will be formulated based on the examination results.

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue. They are common benign tumors in women, but the cause is still unclear. It may be related to genetics, hormones, stem cells, etc. Most patients have no symptoms and are often discovered through physical examinations. However, as uterine fibroids gradually grow, symptoms such as abnormal menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, compression symptoms, and lower abdominal discomfort may also occur.

For women with uterine fibroids, if the diameter of the uterine fibroids is less than 5 cm and there are no obvious symptoms, usually no treatment is required and observation is sufficient. If the diameter of the uterine fibroids is less than 5 cm but is accompanied by obvious abnormalities such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, etc., surgical treatment is usually required.

Therefore, the diameter of the uterine fibroids was 6.2 cm, which meets the surgical indications. Regardless of whether there are obvious symptoms, surgical treatment is often required. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment in time and take measures according to the doctor's advice.