What are the risks of uterine fibroids?

  As the most common benign tumor of the female genitalia, uterine fibroids are mainly composed of smooth muscle cells proliferating with a small amount of fibrous hoof tissue in between. They are mostly seen in women aged 30-50 years old, with the most common being 40-50 years old. At present, uterine fibroids have become the most important cause of hysterectomy.  The hazards caused by fibroids are mainly related to the location, growth rate and degeneration of fibroids, resulting in the physical and mental health and quality of life of many patients being greatly affected.  The main clinical symptoms include the following: 1. Uterine bleeding: It is the main symptom of fibroids and occurs in half or more of the patients. Among them, cyclic bleeding (excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period or shortened menstrual cycle) is the most common.  2. Leukorrhea: Increased leukorrhea accounts for 41.9%. Enlarged uterine cavity, increased endometrial glands, accompanied by pelvic congestion or inflammation can increase leucorrhea.  3, pain: about 40% of the abdominal pain, 25% of the lumbar pain and 45% of the dysmenorrhea; also manifested as lower abdominal cramps or back pain, the degree is not very serious. Where the dysmenorrhea is severe and progressively aggravated, it is often caused by uterine fibroids complicated by adenomyoma or endometriosis.  4, abdominal mass: lower abdominal mass is often the main complaint of patients with fibroids, which can be as high as 69.6%. Sometimes it may also be the only symptom of fibroids. The mass can be palpable in the middle of the lower abdomen, hard and uneven in outline. Very few of them can grow faster or with hidden pain, and malignant lesions should be suspected.  5, compression symptoms: Mostly occur in the myoma of the uterine cervix, or caused by the enlargement of the myoma of the lower part of the uterine body, which fills the pelvic cavity and compresses the surrounding organs. If the bladder is compressed, frequent urination or difficulty in urination, urinary retention, etc. may occur.  6.Anemia: Anemia may occur if the bleeding is prolonged and not treated in time.  7. Infertility and miscarriage: 30% of patients with uterine fibroids are infertile. Infertility may be the reason for the visit, and the presence of fibroids is found during the examination. The rate of spontaneous abortion is higher than that of the normal population, with a ratio of 4:1. 8. Changes in the patient’s general condition: such as nutrition, anemia, cardiac function, urinary system status, etc. are related to the length of the disease and the amount of bleeding or other complications. The etiology is related to genetic factors, as well as the immune function endocrine disorders of the body.  9, removal of the uterus: uterine fibroids are the most important cause of hysterectomy.