I am 54 years old, during the ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity, the result showed uterine enlargement and fibroids, the largest of which was 2.5 cm. The gynecologist immediately wrote me a referral to the hospital and ordered surgical removal. However, I am afraid. I have no symptoms of fibroids. Periods every 28-30 days. On the second day, quite abundant, but I guess that's normal. Menstruation lasts up to 5 days. I am asking for advice, do I need to undergo surgery? I'm in the pre-menopausal period. One more year and I'll be menopausal. And during this period, the fibroids may shrink. I am asking for advice.
If there are no disturbing changes in the ovaries, you do not have to rush to decide on the operation, but you should discuss it with your gynecologist again. Maybe as a result of ultrasound he noticed something that requires further diagnosis in the hospital.
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Monika Sieńkowska - KamińskaGynecologist, cytologist, visits Pułtusk, Krajewski 5.
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