Are uterine fibroids serious? What effects will uterine fibroids have on the body?

Uterine fibroids originate from the myometrium. Based on the relationship between the fibroids and the uterine muscle wall during development, they are divided into three categories: intramural fibroids, subserosal fibroids, and submucosal fibroids. So, are uterine fibroids serious? What are the consequences?

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue. They are more common in middle-aged women. According to a large number of physical examinations, about 20% of women over 30 years old have single or multiple fibroids of varying sizes in their uterus. Because the symptoms are not obvious, they do not attract the attention of women and therefore never seek medical treatment. Uterine bleeding is a common symptom of uterine fibroids.

The exact cause of uterine fibroids is still unclear, but it has been confirmed that uterine fibroids occur in women of childbearing age and stop growing and shrinking after menopause. TCM gynecology network experts remind that the growth and development of uterine fibroids may be related to estrogen. Estrogen can cause the proliferation and hypertrophy of uterine muscle cells, thickening of the muscles, and enlargement of the uterus.

Most uterine fibroids have no symptoms. Many of them are due to abnormal menstruation, increased menstrual blood volume, prolonged menstruation, cycle disorders and detection of uterine fibroids. Many patients also find that they have uterine fibroids when they experience uterine bleeding.

Uterine fibroids are classified into several types, some are serious, and some are relatively easy to treat, that is, not so serious. Severe cases may require surgical treatment. If you choose hysterectomy, it will affect future pregnancies. But generally speaking, uterine fibroids are still easy to treat. Because uterine fibroids are a benign tumor, different treatment methods can be selected.