Contraceptive methods for patients with uterine fibroids

  What are the contraceptive methods for patients with uterine fibroids? This is a concern for fibroids patients, because some contraceptive methods are not suitable for fibroids patients and can aggravate the condition if used improperly. Here we will introduce the contraceptive methods suitable for patients with fibroids.  Due to the presence of fibroids, contraceptive methods should be chosen with great care. This is because some contraceptive methods are not suitable for patients with fibroids, such as the long-term use of contraceptive pills containing estrogen. When choosing to use oral contraceptives, it is important to know whether the pill is a combination of contraceptives containing estrogen, as estrogen can stimulate the fibroids to increase in size.  Contraceptive methods for patients with uterine fibroids 1. sterilization methods If you no longer want to have children, you can take the method of ligation of the fallopian tubes as permanent contraception.  2.Use condom contraception. It is better if it is combined with contraceptive cream.  3.Placement of intrauterine device Patients with uterine fibroids generally should not place intrauterine device. Because the uterine fibroids will lead to an increase in the uterine cavity, the IUD will easily displace and fail; if you have submucosal fibroids, the placement of the IUD will locally stimulate the submucosal fibroids to accelerate their growth, resulting in more than bleeding.  However, in recent years, IUD placement is no longer an absolute contraindication for patients with fibroids, especially multiple small fibroids. As long as the diagnosis of fibroids is confirmed, there are no clinical symptoms, it does not affect menstruation (e.g. excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation, etc.), there are no changes in the uterine cavity, and it is not a submucosal fibroid, then intrauterine device placement can be considered, but after placement, the device should be followed up and reviewed regularly as required by the doctor.  The above methods of contraception for patients with uterine fibroids are believed to have been understood by patients with uterine fibroids.