I was talking to my doctor, and asked her if it is possible I could have fibroids as I have been having very painful and heavy periods, and my mother and grandmother both suffered and had hysterectomies due to fibroids. Although they were around their 40s when they had surgery. The doctor told me yes but that they cannot even do tests to find out if I have fibroids, let alone treat me for it. I am too young at 18 years old, apparently. So what? I guess I have to wait until I’m older and the fibroids are the size of a football and then I HAVE to resort to hysterectomy, rather than controlling it at an early stage where it’s already a problem. Thanks, doc. Any advice?
I am not saying I want a hysterectomy. I am saying I want to avoid having to have a hysterectomy later in life, as there are drugs that can treat fibroids in their early stages.
And fibroids is not rare at all, about 9 in a 1000 women will be diagnosed with fibroids, and 1000s more won’t even notice they have fibroids because not everyone gets severe symptoms from it. Some people with fibroids will go their whole life without symptoms. I am about 3 times as likely to have fibroids because it runs in my family. I am taking the pill but this does not alleviate the pain, even though it regulates my periods.

i had a scan yesterday and found out that i had a fibriod that was about 3cm in size. i am a little worried and do not know what to expect. i go see my regular ob tomorrow, but until then can anyone share their experinces with me?

I have been going through menopause for the past 5 years,i am now 49 and am fed up and opted for a hysterectomy to stop the out of control bleeding,but have read some horror stories about loss of sex drive and do not want that either as it is the only part of my life that has remained the same,in fact it actually improved.My family doc ordered an ultrasound before booking me in with a obgyn and they found a uterine fibroid growth and a cyst,are the one and the same? I know the hysterectomy will not stop the hot flashes or mood swings unless i opted for removal of the ovaries also,i am to have another ultrasound in 2 weeks to check the growth rate of the fibroid im assuming,anyways m family doc has been no help at all during any of this and i would like advice from other women going through this, the menopause and or hysterectomy’s.I do have a very active family history of cancer with my whole family,including myself,so now i am thinking a full or partial hysterectomy is not what i want,unless as a last resort depending on all the test results.Are there other options available that someone has experienced in dealing with any or all of this? I am feeling like i have lost total control of my mind and my body,i have managed to alienate every and anyone around me,family,friends,strangers,its is terrible,i am scared i may actually physically hurt someone at this point due to the rages i can work myself into over little things.I seem to be okay with any kids and my pets but that is it and i can only manage to avoid people for so long,wow. I can not sleep without having horrid nightmares,the need to get up 5 times a night to urinate,the sweating, i am physically and mentally exhausted along with my husband,who is bearing the worst of my behaviour.My mother lives with me also which is not good for my stress level and we have had other stress factors,daughter going through a divorce,pending legal matters,nothing criminal though…lol…and to top things off my husband works out of town and is only home at part time which leaves me to deal with may things alone…i feel like im at the point of snapping and am so exhausted i can barely shower some days which is not me at all.Sorry for too much info but i really need some info,advice,experience etc,at least to make me feel a little more armed with info for my appt in the next few months and helping me feel not so insane…anything would be helpful at this point.thanks in advance.and if any men are living like this at the moment i would not mind hearing from them either,im sure my hubby would appreciate some help also…lol…thanks in advance.
lol..i really have considered that option…

Additional help with inferility?

This month will be the 3rd month of me taking Clomid. The 1st cycle, my doctor had me on the 50mg. The second cycle, it was 100mg. This cycle, I’m sure my doctor will order me to take 150mg! I’m trying my best to keep all hope alive, however it’s been very frustrating for my husband and I. At the moment, I would like to know; is there anything additional I could do or take to help boost my chances of ovulating/pregnancy? I have heard of women taking other medications with Clomid to help; also ovulation tests (which I have never used). To help, I’m expecting aunt flo tomorrow (cycle every month between 29-31 days); and she always lasts 6 days. If I decide to use ovulation tests, when should I start testing? Furthermore, I have already underwent certain tests such as ultrasounds, blood work, etc. And, I have been assured everything is great (eggs, etc); minus a small utertine fibroid.Could the fibroid be running my chances? *If this cycle is unsuccessful, I plan to do one more cycle of Clomid; before moving on to other options such as IUI, IVF, etc*. I would love any advice or suggestions to boost my chances… Thanks!

Was put on depo for fibroids and bleeding, followed by hysterectomy, and now on estrogen patch. After starting depo, started getting night chills, about 2 hours after going to sleep. So cold, shivering and teeth chattering, but only a short while. Now on estrogen, but still getting the chills sometimes. Caused by too much progesterone? Too little estrogen? Anybody had anything similar and want to share with me? Thanks.

VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY (Painful, over 200 stitches…is this true versus abdominal cut ?? )…Since my 20’s, over 30 laparoscopies for extensive endometriosis, heavy bleeding, fibroids, cysts. Now 44, no kids, other hormone drugs and Mirana Coil didn’t help…findings showed extensive Adenomyosis, 100mm superior size uterus..Surgeon removed cervic too, kept ovaries. Freaking out, doing pelvic exercises, have dissolving stitches in 4 site ports, but do I need to see GP to get them removed ??
What about 200 internal stitches in my vagina ?? Been a week…Hospital totally unhelpful (had to fly 1600 km) to see Sugeon, had no choice, local hospital under resourced….. Original Diagnosis is Menerragha…..So upset, frustrated, alone, no one to ask. Please kindly help me ….plus will this get me into early menopause ?? Fibroid removal/resection sadly wasn’t option for me. Sad and alone, depressed, etc. Yr answers deeply appreciated….

I haven’t gotten pregnant and it’s been 5 years. I know you all aren’t doctors but I would just like some opinions. I had ovarian cysts and they disapeered on their own and now I have Uterine Fibroid Tumors… What can be causing my infertility? I am only 25…Thanks

I have a fibroid tumor, about 4 inches, inside my uterus. I want it out, like now. It hurts so much. I am a full time college student with no job, so I need to find out the cost. Will the gynie know? I am going to make an appt with her to talk about it, but I would like to have surgery once this semester is over.

btw, I want to keep my uterus.

Does anyone know a natural easy way to get rid of these fibroid? It is a pain in the a$$$. I don’t want undergoing surgery or removal or nothing painful. Don’t want no regrets. Wants to get pregnant still. So what ya all thinking? Let me know! I need serious HELP!!!!!! Thank you!!!

32 year old woman. unemployed