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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.
1087834 tn?1256647396 Does my condition sound severe enough to require hysterectomy with no other treatment options? It seems that I should have other options, can you please tell me about them?Hysterectomy seems quite extreme to me, am I taking the high CA-125 too lightly?I'm confused, please help. Thank you! :) (Oh, btw, I'm 44, never had kids, have had abortions and a uterine infection 15-30 yrs ago.) Thanks!!!
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.
Avatar n tn conditions, treatment options and the lifelong damaging effects of hysterectomy. If they were, many women would refuse a hysterectomy as well as removal of one or both ovaries (castration). The non-profit HERS Foundation has been educating women about the lifelong functions of the female organs since the 1980's but is up against a very lucrative industry. Hysterectomy is emphasized in Graduate Medical Education. Each resident used to be required to do at LEAST 70 hysterectomies.
Avatar f tn This year, prior to even examining me she stated that because I have fibroids and the first two days of my period are heavy I will more than likely need to have a hysterectomy. My concern is she has offered no other options and told me some pretty grave stories about women who allowed their fibroids to get too large and experienced blood clots in the lungs(?). After requesting my medical records, the information I have is 3 fibroids measuring "up to 2 cm each". Uterus is 11.4 x 5.
6339603 tn?1380470060 If you were my patient, I would advise you to go to an ob/gyn specialist. There are LOTS of options to manage fibroids. There are some medications that can suppress the growth and bleeding (the medication has side effects though) there is MRI guided ultrasonic fibroid ablation, there is uterine artery embolization, there are also surgeries such as myomectomy (removal of fibroid) or hysterectomy (removal of uterus). See a specialist for more information on all of the different options.
Avatar n tn i found out last year around March that i have uterine fibroids and the largest was 4.2cm. i'm 24 years of age and i was told that uterine fibroids are rare in people my age. i get occasional pains on the side where the uterus is situated and the doctor said my tummy will bulge and i'll look like i'm a coupla weeks pregnant. i'd like to know if i really have to get them removed and if i dont will i have problems during pregnancy? what are my options?
Avatar f tn Your lifetime cancer risk is low unless you have the BRCA mutation (which causes ovarian and your issue seems like fibroids).They will probably suggest a hysterectomy. I would definitely keep my ovaries since they are so important to a woman's life time health. I had to have my ovaries remove due to ovarian cancer. I have lost my sex life all together which is tough when you are married. I would not have otherwise had my ovaries removed.
Avatar n tn Hello there, just wondering if there is anyone out there who has knowledge of how high prolactin levels may cause fibroids. I think i have found that high prolactin usually goes hand in hand with high estrogen, and high estrogen can cause fibroids. I am 30 and facing needing a hysterectomy due to 4 LARGE fibroids which the docs keep telling me, "some people just grow them" without really ever checking any further.
Avatar f tn I have dealt with large fibroids for the past 5 years. Generally my fibroids haven't caused pain or bleeding. But now I have worse bloating than i did before and I am very uncomfortable. My uterus is as large as a 4 or 5 month pregnancy and I cannot fit in any of my clothes anymore. I can't walk on my feet like I used to, since I am carrying this extra load. I almost feel like I have to shop in the maternity section to cover this buldging belly.
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 f tn I am 46 and have battled fibroid problems most of my life, with history of previous laparoscopy and hysteroscopy about 9 years ago to clean out some of the fibroids and endometriosis. Now that I am perimenopausal, my fibroids are out of control, growing fast & multiplying in number. I've had flooding periods for 22 days duration with huge clots, severe cramps, anemia, fatigue, etc.
Avatar f tn I had my uterus removed because I had about 5 of them, however, you should consult your GYN Specialist to talk about your options as there are other treatment options available besides a hysterectomy.
Avatar f tn Hello. This is my first visit. An ultrasound has shown I have uterine fibroids. My uterus is enlarged to that of someone who is twenty weeks pregnant. The largest fibroid is 19.6 x 11.6 x 8.9 centimeters. Basically a grapefruit. They are pressing on my bladder and rectum. My cervix is pushed out of alignment and my doctor cannot do a proper pelvic exam because of this. She has suggested an abdominal hysterectomy with a vertical incision including the cervix. I would keep my ovaries.
888637 tn?1241034907 Sounds like you do have options, a myomectomy or hysterectomy. Since the hysterectomy is clearly unwanted, why not go for the myomectomy? You won't know until you do it whether it relieves the pain or not. And at least then you will know and can decide if a hysterectomy is the next step- or if you would prefer not to despite the pain. Hope this helps, I know this must be a very upsetting decision but don't worry until you see how the myomectomy goes.
7930203 tn?1395494387 Your gynecologist is the best one to diagnose the problem and offer you your options. If you don't understand what is recommended, ask questions until you understand. If it is cancer, that's when I'd say you need surgery such as hysterectomy and oophorectomy. For non-cancer problems there are usually less invasive surgical options. So keep an open mind. If the doctor refuses to explain your options, then you need a second opinion.
Avatar f tn I have 2 fibroid inside the uterus about 4 and 5 cm and about 4 outside that are smaller. I want a UFE it seems fast and easy but she the gynecologist says the number of fibroids doesn't qualify for a UFE since there are too many. Why is that? What are my options ? She wants me to insert the T shaped device to stop heavy bleeding. I need options please help.
Avatar n tn t want a hysterectomy and I find it hard to believe that there are NO other options for me. My quality of life has dramatically changed. I hope you don't have this, and I wish you well.
Avatar f tn See an ob-gyn and get some diagnosis -- maybe an ultrasound or an MRI to rule out polyps or fibroids -- and to talk about various options. I would be leery of ablation if he suggests it, because it means you could not have kids safely later, but I'd be open to any other possibilities, including a D&C to remove any interior growths in the uterus, or putting you on a pill that will reduce the periods.
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.
Avatar f tn Unfortunately, many women end up having a hysterectomy for fibroids or other benign conditions. The problem with that is it trades one set of (temporary) problems for a whole other set (of permanent problems). There are less drastic options that preserve the uterus and its LIFELONG non-reproductive functions. Best of luck to you in getting answers and proper treatment!
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.
Avatar n tn Plus there are a few ways to treat fibroids besides hysterectomy. At age 49 you're just around the corner from menopause. I have a fibroid but it's not a problem. Now that I'm menopausal it just sits there. I would ask for another opinion as well.
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 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.