Hysterectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding

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1740983 tn?1312873366 Greetings twinkie756, Fibroids that distort the endometrial lining as you descibed are more commonly associated with abnormal uterine bleeding when compared to other types. I don't know the full extent of your fibroids but operative hysteroscopy can often serve as a treatment option in those who wish to avoid hysterectomy. Fibroids do not normally cause hot flashes. Good luck!
Avatar n tn Hi. The "endometrial stripe" refers to the innermost layer lining the uterine cavity, which appears as a "stripe" on ultrasound. A stripe thickness of greater than 5 mm is abnormal and needs to be investigated further, usually by means of a biopsy. Your endometrial stripe thickness of 4 mm is normal.
602473 tn?1235853158 I had irregular bleeding and after several trans vag ultrasounds and one round of 10 days of Provera, my Uterus lining was still around 18mm. (way too big I am told.) and also I had fluid filled cysts on the ovaries which would go from one side to the other and reduce or clear up in size. So I had a D&C Hysteroscopy on Oct. 7th. by my regular GYN.
Avatar n tn There are newer procedures for bleeding due to uterine fibroids, which I assume are the same as uterine polyps that don't require a hysterectomy. The veins that supply blood to the fibroids are somehow blocked off from sending the blood to the tumors so that they shrink. I know it is done at a medical center where I live in N.Y. and it is a fairly new procedure but a good gyn should know about it.
Avatar f tn You could a fibroid tumor that caused the weight gain. Bleeding non-stop for 16 years is not normal. Even I have had dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and my great grandma Annie Saunders, bled hemorrhaged to death at 49; she wasn't overweight. Abnormal uterine bleeding happens in different degrees and forms. Many doctors blame it on overweight and obesity the underlying cause when in fact they're wrong/ and the patient is telling the truth or right.
Avatar f tn I had a Uterine Arterial Embolization rather than hysterectomy. It will basically cut off the blood to the fibroid tumor. Not sure what your symptoms/issues are?
Avatar f tn I am 63. I recently had an abnormal pap smear. Subsequent a cone biopsy and uterine scrapings came back negative. A CT scan showed no masses. Still my Dr. is recommending a hysterectomy. He says I definitely have cancer and a hysterectomy is the only way to make sure we have it. I am wondering why a hysterectomy is advised based on negative biopsies. Kaiser is my provider. Do their surgeons get paid additional for surgeries?
Avatar f tn I'm 50 and have always been in good health. For the past two years I have been anemic. Recently, I had a 30 day bleed and my gyn gave me meds to stop it. I have had a good pap, good ca125, good uterus biopsy, but the ultra sound and ct we're abnormal showing a baseball size mass in my uterus and abnormal ovaries. I'm scheduled for a complete hysterectomy on 11/12. Should I get a second opinion? Is this customary procedure for these issues?
Avatar n tn History, going in for menopausal symptoms, and to consult about have surgery for a hysterectomy options and we discussed that I am not ready at that time, just seeing what they feel is best for my situation... I have Complete uterovaginal prolapse for years, I have had 5 kids,and am 54 years old. I have been menopausal for the last three years, no period for 19 months. Went to a new GYN and told her what I was going through, no sleep, moody, hot flashes, like crazy....ect....
Avatar n tn I am 2 years postmenopause. FSH=142. Never had any gyno problems/issues for 23 years. No problems with menopause. No hormones ever taken. In great physical shape, health, etc. Recently started spotting with cramps and breast tenderness. Had biopsy. Diagnosis: Disordered proliferative endometrium with no evidence of malignancy identified. Pelvic ultrasound showed an endometrial stripe of 6.3mm with fluid in cavity and tiny subendometrial cysts suggesting possible adenomyosis.
Avatar f tn After giving birth to my second child in 2004, my health started deteriorating. I developed allergies, sinus problems and the worst was abnormal uterine bleeding. Went from dr to dr and they all said my bleeding was due to hormonal imbalance. They put me on different BC pills which made me feel terrible. Finally in July 2009, I went to to specialist who diagnosed me with adenomyosis.
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.
Avatar n tn Would you go through with a partial hysterectomy for spotting all throughout the month or would you do a uterine biopsy first to rule out cancer then just deal with the bleeding and heavy periods?
1615999 tn?1307461942 I had an u/s a couple weeks ago because of heavy bleeding and they noticed that my uterine lining was thicker than it should be since I had just finished my period a couple days before. That is also when the found something on my uterine wall, which I have to go back for another sonogram on the 1st to have checked out again because they were not sure what it was. With all of the problems I have had since last May I just don't know what to worry about and what not to anymore.
Avatar f tn Unfortunately, FAR TOO MANY women lose their uterus and/or ovary(ies) unnecessarily for benign growths. Hysterectomy and oophorectomy are the gold mine of the Gynecology specialty. If you do want or need this mass removed, there are procedures that preserve the female organs and their LIFELONG functions. Myomectomy or hysteroscopy can be used to "shell out" fibroids leaving your uterus and its anatomical, skeletal, hormonal, and sexual functions.
Avatar f tn Hi Cherie762, I got my results back and the tissue is benign! Ya! So that is great news. Now he has started me on Medroxypr AC (progesterone) 10mg x 12 days a month. I talked to him on the phone so the conversation was short. He told me to try it for a couple of months to see if it decreases my bleeding. So now I have been researching it online (which isn't always the best idea!) and I am reading a lot of side effects such as heavy bleeding and discomfort.
Avatar n tn I didnt want a hysterectomy. It cut down my bleeding and bloating issues by 50%. Its was very quick and no side effects.
1676653 tn?1391039945 I was recently diagnosed with uterine fibroids. I dont know where they are located. I have an appointment next Wednesday to go over my u/s results. My doctor told me not to be overly concerned about it. That put me at ease. ... Until I went to google and started doing research about it. Once I saw the word hysterectomy I started freaking out.
Avatar m tn 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. If the bleeding is too bothersome, try using a menstrual cup which holds quite a bit more than a tampon or pad.
Avatar n tn ve now been diagnosed with thick lining of my uterus, bleeding for over a month, almost 2, with light bleeding, not heavy, no clots. Bloated tummy, abdominal discomfort (not like heavy cramps). I am awaiting hear back on a referral to a Gynecologist, from what I was told by the referral coordinator could take 3-6 months to get into. I am 41 yrs of age. Any ideas as to what this recent diagnosis could mean? What can you tell me about testing my hormone levels?
Avatar f tn This is one of the toughest decisions we women have to make! It appears that to resolve the abnormal uterine bleeding AND the pain from enometriosis and fibroids (I have all three types: submucosal, subserosal, and intramural), a hysterectomy is really the only way to go. But I still hesitate -- I ask myself, is my case really severe enough to take this very final step of having a total hysterectomy? I know only I can make this decision for myself ... but how?