Abdomen bulge mistaken for weight gain reveals 50 uterine fibroids in Chinese woman

A 42-year-old woman in Hangzhou, China, experienced a significantly protruding abdomen, which she initially attributed to middle-aged weight gain. However, upon seeking medical examination, it was revealed that her condition was caused by a large number of uterine fibroids.

She had previously been diagnosed with uterine fibroids 20 years prior. At that time, the fibroids were small and asymptomatic, and subsequent check-ups showed no significant changes, leading her to not prioritize treatment. This year, her abdomen began to swell noticeably, and she also experienced symptoms such as dizziness and weakness, prompting her to seek urgent medical care.

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Uterine fibroids do not necessarily have obvious symptoms in the early stages.

Doctors discovered that her abdominal cavity was filled with numerous uterine fibroids. Due to the sheer volume and number of the tumors, an open abdominal surgery was recommended. She was transferred to Hangzhou Women's Hospital, where surgeons performed a laparoscopic myomectomy, removing a total of 50 fibroids. The largest of these fibroids measured approximately 8 centimeters in diameter.

Following the surgery, the woman made a good recovery and has since been discharged from the hospital. Dr. Li Dingheng from Hangzhou Women's Hospital advised that uterine fibroids may not always present obvious symptoms in their early stages and stressed the importance of regular ultrasound check-ups after diagnosis. He also noted that maintaining a balanced diet low in oil and sugar, avoiding the misuse of estrogen and medications, and managing stress can help reduce the risk of fibroid development.

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Controlling a diet high in oil and sugar, avoiding the abuse of estrogen and drugs, and maintaining a happy mood can help reduce the risk.