Precautions after uterine fibroid intervention

It is important to pay attention to prevent complications after uterine fibroid interventions. There are different degrees of pain after uterine fibroid interventions, during which pain-relieving drugs can be given intramuscularly. Most of the pain caused by myoma necrosis stimulating uterine contraction is paroxysmal, often accompanied by bladder irritation signs or rectal irritation. Analgesic treatment can be accompanied by appropriate antispasmodics for 1-3 days, and if available, analgesic pumps can be used for painless treatment. If the fibroid prolapses out of the uterine cavity, the process of uterine contraction and drainage may cause colic, even with increased discharge. During this period, attention should be paid to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic to prevent infection, and attention should be paid to bladder and ureteral injury, which is one of the most serious complications of uterine fibroid intervention. Amenorrhea may occur after embolization. Once it occurs, no special treatment is needed and menstruation can return to normal as the arteries of the uterus and ovaries recover. Infection occurs mostly in patients with interstitial myomas protruding into the submucosa, and uterine artery embolization should be treated with adequate and continuous anti-infection therapy after the procedure.