Alternatives to hysterectomy for fibroids

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647397 tn?1307056615 Almost a year ago my obgyn recomended me to get an hysterectomy due my uterine fiborids, i decided to wait and watch alternative, i have been doing all kind of alternatives since then, lots of dark green leaf salads, Homotoxicology from Heel products, Internet aclaimed remedies as Fibroid clear, at my 4th month now. I wonder if any of you got this hsyterectomy prognosis ahead of you and went by living with this "fear" on the shoulders daily?
Avatar f tn Myomectomy would be the route to go if you cannot wait it out until menopause when fibroids shrink. The HERS Foundation may have some tips for finding a surgeon or may know of one. Best of luck to you!
Avatar f tn ve gotten some REALLY good advice regarding the hysterectomy. To undergo a completely unnecessary surgical procedure simply for birth control is far too radical. Since you are in very good health, have had NO problems with the Mirena and it's obviously working, why fix what isn't broken? Why take ANY unnecessary risks with a surgical procedure? My advice is have a new device fitted and let nature takes it's course!
Avatar n tn I think that you have the chance and choice to decide what you can and can't live with. Certainly, there is no danger to waiting for awhile to see what happens and what you decide. It's certainly not a life threatening situation by any means at this point in time. Many women will decide upon the hysterectomy because they cannot stand the heavy bleeding anymore or the fibroids keep enlarging and cause more problems.
Avatar n tn I have 2 cysts on an ovary and 2 fibroids. The doctor has talked to me about a myomectomy option vs. hysterectomy for the fibroid removal. I don't know which way to go on this. I'm concerned about the success rate of a myomectomy and don't want to go through a surgical procedure and then end up having to have a hysterectomy in the long run. Naturally, I also don't want to have a hysterectomy and end up with complications and am really afraid of menopause.
Avatar f tn Black Strap Molasses (any organic) 2 to 3 times a day is suppose to shrink fibroids. Check online for more info. I mixed it in a small cup of almond milk, and honestly, it didn't taste bad at all. It would be a good thing to try. Also, look into organic apple cider vinegar. Those two natural items together could work well for her! Good luck!
Avatar n tn SO sweet Ladys please listen before you have a Hysterectomy please get all the info to make the best thing for you. YOU WILL GET FAT AS A COW. I wish I had had someone to tell me this. Women should help other women i hope this helps you to do the best for you.
Avatar n tn Is Uterine Hysterectomy the only solution to fibroids. Menstral period so heavy, has caused enemia. Ultra sound confirmed fibroids. The largest 3.5 cm. G.P. recomends hysterectomy. My age 46.
Avatar n tn I think you should move fast because of the risk of more blood loss, and decide soon, but I think you should consult with a top gynecological surgeon about how possible it is to remove the fibroid(s) without removing the uterus. Only go for full uterine removal if someone (who is well thought of for his or her competence to remove fibroids and so doesn't have an axe to grind towards hysterectomy) says it is impossible to treat the situation in any other way.
Avatar f tn On the one hand, with multiple fibroids, some of which are actively bleeding, the recurrence rate is high once they are cut out, and I am likely still many years away from menopause hysterectomy seems like an appealing final solution to my problems. On the other hand, I hate to part with pieces of my anatomy and so perhaps it's worth doing the hysteroscopy + endo ablation, although I may end up with the hysterectomy in a few years anyway? What are your thoughts? Thank you.
Avatar f tn I'm 46 and I have 4 fibroids, 3 are embedded in the walls of my uterus and one is outside my uterus. My doctor told me I need a hysterectomy. I have some pain and bloating, my periods are the same, no increased bleeding with the fibroids. I'm scared to have a hysterectomy, is there any other way to get rid of them? Any advice please?
Avatar f tn Is hysterectomy the best option. My gyno says I have 4 fibroids and 1 ovarian cyst. I have no pain and no problem with the fibroids. The cyst is giving me problems for its sore almost every time. If I do a lot of walking, exercise, physical work etc, i feel pain on the right and I think thats were my ovary is. I also feel pain during my period. The pain goes down my right leg at times.
1740983 tn?1312873366 Hello twinkie756, I don't have enough details to know whether a hysterectomy is your only management option. I rcommend that you have a discussion with your gynecologist specifically on treatment options that do not involve hysterectomy if desired. Some necrosing fibroids within the uterine cavity may be associated with abnormal vaginal discharge. I recommend that you be evaluated for more common causes fo vaginal discharge however such as vaginitis and STD's.
888637 tn?1241034907 I don't want to have it! I need a doctor in Syracuse, NY who can help. I don't have a child and I'd like one as soon as I'm pain free, or at least the option to have one. I've had pain and heavy bleeding with no known cause since I was 20. I'm now 34. At age 29 two different doctors said, "Ah, it was endometriosis". I was dubious as it seemed to be the catch all for any unexplained pain.
Avatar n tn Now that she has learned through an ultrasound that there are multiple fibroids, she said that procedure is not an option as it would basically cut off the blood supply to the uterus if they did that for each fibroid. The only option is a partial hestorectormy to remove my utereus. My ovaries are fine. The only reason I need to go ahead and do something is the fibroids are pushing up against my kidney and causing that to inflame and has caused pain in my lower stomach and my side/back.
953787 tn?1246371213 Uterine fibroids are the single most common indication for hysterectomy. Fibroids can be present and be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of women and cause significant morbidity, including prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, and, in rare cases, reproductive dysfunction. Both the economic cost and the effect of fibroids on quality of life are substantial. Fibroids are not cancerous.
Avatar f tn Waiting on biopsy results to give him a yay or nay. My mom had a hysterectomy and suffered huge complications. I dont know what to do to be honest and could use some insight..Thank you.
1149921 tn?1297559913 Has your Dr confirmed that you have fibroids? It's true that you are having some of the possible symptoms. I'm glad to hear your getting the ultra sound. If you do have fibroids the treatment depends on how big they are. I wish I could be of more help to you but I've never had fibroids. You might want to pop over to the hysterectomy forum and look up our CL Cherie. You can send her a personal message. Just look for her name, she also has a purple star by her name. Take care.
Avatar n tn By the way, I saw some earlier posts about correlating women with hysterectomy and MS...I had a hysterectomy due to fibroids and mild endometriosis about three years ago...total and complete hysterectomy...
10123610 tn?1408029225 If you really want the fibroids removed, a surgeon with myomectomy skills (for large fibroids) or hysteroscopic resection of fibroids (for small fibroids) can remove the fibroids leaving your uterus intact. The problem is that with hysterectomy so overused, it can be difficult finding a surgeon who uses organ-sparing procedures. There is also a study that shows that a long-term side effect of ablation is chronic, debilitating pelvic pain. This is part of a "post ablation syndrome.
Avatar f tn Thank you both for your reply. I plan on getting another MRI as soon as possible to see if my fibroids are getting bigger. It feels as if they are, or like u said, there could be something else going on. I had ultrasound and MRI 2 years ago but I definitely need one again.
Avatar n tn I suffer painful fibroids and at the moment receiving Zolodex injections which are only licencened for up to 6mths. I have been offered the option of a transvaginal hysterectomy but I don't know what to do.Apparently, fibroids shrink during the menopause and as I am 49 next birthday, should I put myself through this op. Many thanks.
Avatar m tn I wouldn't think there's any connection between the breast calcification and fibroids. Hysterectomy is a very destructive surgery and you don't need one for fibroids since fibroids are benign. Fibroids shrink after menopause and of course bleeding does too. Hysterectomy trades this temporary problem for a whole new set of permanent problems. You can eat foods high in iron or take iron supplements to increase your iron levels. Taking iron with vitamin C will enhance absorption.
Avatar f tn I did a LOT of research on partial hysterectomy. The possible issues they were testing me for were fibroids, adenemyosis and polyps. All are correctable by simply removing the uterus, some being correctable by D&C and ablation. After looking into the procedure, I realized that a partial hysterectomy would be ideal, if the test results prove that I have fibroids and/or adenemyosis. I could keep my ovaries & cervix and leave my hormones intact.