Are uterine fibroids a tumor?

Uterine fibroids are tumors, but they are benign tumors that usually occur in the reproductive age. It is an estrogen-dependent tumor. When a woman has a small fibroid and no discomfort, she can observe it temporarily. After menopause, the fibroids will gradually shrink and disappear as the body’s hormone level decreases. If the fibroids are larger than 5 cm in diameter or have symptoms such as anemia or frequent urination, they may affect the health of women. If necessary, the fibroids can also be treated by surgical excision or total hysterectomy. In addition, when women have fibroids, try not to eat food containing high estrogen, and do not take estrogen-containing drugs, which may cause fibroids to grow too fast.