Can uterine fibroids be cancerous​?Uterine fibroids are relatively common benign gynecological tumors. Most fibroids do not become cancerous, and the probability of them becoming cancerous is very low, about 0.1%. Whether or not fibroids will become cancerous depends on the specific condition. If the fibroids grow slowly and the condition is mild, they may not become cancerous; if they grow rapidly or the condition is serious, they may become cancerous.

Fibroids are not cancerous

Uterine fibroids are mostly caused by genetic susceptibility, sex hormone levels or poor dietary habits. They are tumors formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue, and most of the patients are found during medical checkups. Most patients are found during medical checkups. If fibroids grow slowly and are mild, they are usually not cancerous, and no treatment is needed if patients do not have uncomfortable symptoms.

May become cancerous

Uterine fibroids are relatively common benign tumors. Uterine fibroids may cause symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, and increased leukorrhea. Fibroids may become cancerous if they grow rapidly or if the patient's condition is severe, but the likelihood of fibroids becoming cancerous is very low. Patients are advised to have regular checkups to keep track of the growth of fibroids.

Women with fibroids should undergo regular gynecological examinations and ultrasound examinations in order to detect changes in the fibroids in time. If any of the above suspected symptoms occur, they should seek medical attention for further examination and evaluation, such as magnetic resonance imaging MRI and diagnostic curettage, etc., in order to make a clear diagnosis.