What to do if uterine fibroids are small

Uterine fibroids are a common disease among women and have a great impact on their health. Uterine fibroids are divided into early and late stages. In the early stages, uterine fibroids are relatively small. Will they be easy to treat at this time? People all want to get rid of the trouble of diseases, but what should women do if their uterine fibroids are very small? Let’s see what is introduced below!

For patients whose fibroids are smaller than the size of a 2-month pregnant uterus, whose symptoms are mild or not obvious, and whose patients are near menopause and whose general condition cannot allow surgery, symptomatic drug treatment can be given.

(1) Androgens: They can counteract estrogen, causing the endometrium to shrink. They also act directly on smooth muscles, causing them to contract and reduce bleeding, and can cause premature menopause in perimenopausal patients. Commonly used drugs: testosterone propionate 25 mg intramuscular injection, once every 5 days, 25 mg intramuscular injection during menstruation, once a day for a total of 3 times, the total amount per month should not exceed 300 mg to avoid virilization.

(2) Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analog (LHRHα): It can inhibit pituitary and ovarian function and reduce estrogen levels. It is suitable for the treatment of small fibroids (≤2 months of uterine size), heavy menstrual flow or shortened menstrual cycle, and menopausal or peri-menopausal patients. LHRHα is injected intramuscularly 150 mg daily for 3 to 6 months. After using the drug, the patient's menstrual volume decreases or becomes amenorrhea, anemia is gradually corrected, and the fibroids shrink, but they gradually increase again after stopping the drug and return to their original size. Side effects include symptoms of perimenopausal syndrome, such as hot flashes, sweating, vaginal dryness, etc. LHRHα should not be used continuously for a long time, as long-term use can cause estrogen deficiency and lead to osteoporosis.

After reading the simple introduction above, I believe everyone has already known what to do if a woman has a very small uterine fibroid! Uterine fibroids are very harmful to women, so women must actively prevent the occurrence of this disease. If they unfortunately get this disease, they must treat it in time to avoid irreversible consequences.