I've always dreamed of a fairytale wedding, and after 28 years of being single and countless blind dates, I've finally found my soulmate. Although we've only known each other for a few months, we seem to click instantly. After our parents met, they immediately agreed and set a wedding date.
My blind date's mother is a retired teacher. She's very strict and insisted that we both undergo a premarital medical examination. For safety reasons, and also to know about each other's health, we agreed. However, I never expected that I would be diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
Uterine fibroids, what is that? Will it affect my ability to get pregnant? My thoughts are in turmoil. Hearing that it's a disease related to the uterus, and especially since it's right before my wedding, even though I'm not in a rush to have children, I can't help but worry.
With a sob in my voice, I asked the doctor, "I've always been very health-conscious, how could I have uterine fibroids? Will these fibroids affect my ability to have children in the future?"
The doctor, holding the test results, said to me, "Don't worry. Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female reproductive system. Statistically, nearly 50% of women will develop uterine fibroids. They are most common in women aged 30-40, and the main contributing factor is long-term stimulation by female hormones. Over time, uterine fibroids will grow larger, and their severity is directly related to the patient's diet, lifestyle, and the location of the fibroid. High-risk groups for uterine fibroids are usually women who marry and have children later in life, women under high stress, and women who misuse supplements."
After listening to the doctor's words, I seemed to remember something. It seemed as if uterine fibroids were destined to come knocking.
In the past two years, due to high work pressure, I've been constantly under a lot of stress. This has inevitably lowered my immune system, and I've frequently caught colds and fevers, experiencing all sorts of discomfort. My mother bought me various supplements in an attempt to revive my weakened body. Perhaps related to these factors, I was eventually diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
After receiving the test results, I immediately called my fiancé. He remained silent for a long time upon learning I had uterine fibroids. That evening, my future mother-in-law called, demanding that we return their dowry. She claimed her family needed a male heir , and that she had heard women with uterine fibroids have difficulty conceiving. (In intramural fibroids and subserosal fibroids smaller than 4 cm in diameter do not affect pregnancy
This phone call was like a bolt from the blue, shattering all my beautiful fantasies about the future. I gave a cold laugh, feeling both angry and amused. Angry that I was blind to have encountered such a family, and amused that I hadn't married into them yet; otherwise, I couldn't imagine what my future would be like. It's just uterine fibroids , not cancer. I can get it treated!
Oh well, let's just consider the uterine fibroids as a lucky light that saved me from an unhappy marriage. After resolving these rights and wrongs, I faced another dilemma: should I remove the uterine fibroids or keep them?
The doctor said that whether to remove or leave the uterine fibroids, and whether to treat them surgically or with medication, all require careful consideration. The doctor will decide based on the location, size, number of the fibroids, and my own wishes after a comprehensive examination and evaluation.
My desire is whether or not I have the need to have children, because if I use Western medicine for treatment, my ovulation will be restricted, making it difficult or impossible for me to conceive.
After careful consideration, I decided to take the doctor's advice and treat my uterine fibroids with traditional Chinese medicine. After all, my condition is not too serious, and as long as I actively receive treatment, there shouldn't be any major problems.
Tomorrow, I'm going for my follow-up appointment. Although I've been through some tough times, I've also learned a lot and matured a lot. Life is full of ups and downs, like overcoming uterine fibroids. Who knows what other challenges I might face? The most important thing is to love yourself and be brave.
Finally, I want to say that childbirth is not everything in life, even if you have uterine fibroids or other illnesses. If you can only choose between health and fertility, you must choose health.
Survival is more important than anything else.
Interactive question: If you were me, what would you do?
