Are uterine fibroids the same as uterine smooth muscle tumors?

Uterine fibroid is a common benign tumor in gynecology, also called uterine smooth muscle tumor, these two are a disease. Normally the chance of fibroid malignancy is very small, uterine fibroids less than 5cm, no clinical symptoms can be temporarily observed, do not need surgical treatment. If you want to inhibit the growth of uterine fibroids, you can take Gui Zhi Fu Ling capsule and other drugs for treatment. If the fibroid is larger than 5cm, or if there is an increase in menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, or if there are symptoms of pressure, such as pressure to the bladder resulting in frequent urination, or pressure to the rectum resulting in incomplete bowel movement, constipation and other symptoms, then surgical treatment is needed. Depending on the location, size, and nature of the fibroid, a decision can be made as to whether to perform hysteroscopic or laparoscopic surgery, or open surgery.