I had a large uterine fibroid removed on April 22. The fibroid was large 10.5 cm, so they did it by an incision cut (from my belly button down to the top of my vagina). The first week and 1/2 were painful, but now I’m up, walking around doing pretty normal activities. Went to my post-op visit, and the pathology was normal/benign (orig. they were worried it was cancer because the tumor grew so big so fast). But I’m ok, and the stitches had dissolved. The Dr. performed and internal exam and said everything looked fine and that for the next two to three months it’s normal to feel a little "off" down there.
Well other than the scar healing and the skin being a bit bruised and tightened I was feeling fine. Now I constantly feel bloated. I feel like my colon is always filled with pressure and gas. I don’t know if this is what she means by "off" and it’s normal after major abdominal surgery or if I should call and make another appt?

I have a 5.5 cm fibroid, I have to take it out if I want to get pregnant in the future. I´m scared. It is also pressing my bladder.
Can someone explain me the surgery (myomectomy), recovery time, time in the hospital, and general advice please.
I´m very scared to wake up without the uterus if something gets wrong!!!!!

I had a large uterine fibroid removed on April 22. The fibroid was large 10.5 cm, so they did it by an incision cut (from my belly button down to the top of my vagina). The first week and 1/2 were painful, but now I’m up, walking around doing pretty normal activities. Went to my post-op visit, and the pathology was normal/benign (orig. they were worried it was cancer because the tumor grew so big so fast). But I’m ok, and the stitches had dissolved. The Dr. performed and internal exam and said everything looked fine and that for the next two to three months it’s normal to feel a little "off" down there.
Well other than the scar healing and the skin being a bit bruised and tightened I was feeling fine. Now I constantly feel bloated. I feel like my colon is always filled with pressure and gas. I don’t know if this is what she means by "off" and it’s normal after major abdominal surgery or if I should call and make another appt?

can fibroid be treated by injections and drugs without surgery. when it is 5.5 in size is it too big ? or just average?

My sister is 40 with 2 kids. If she goes through fibroids treatment, possibly her uterus removal, can she still get pregnant? Thanks

we have married for 7 years

I have fibroid.I’ve been getting treament from accupunture.Very painful..Is any other way without invasive surgery????

Hello,

a family member of mine had a hysterectomy recently, and is recooperating, but is unable to urinate.So this person is currently in the hospital. Is this normal to happen after surgery? And what is the remedy process?

Thanks

My wife has a 15 cm fibroid. She is 50 years old and just graduated from engineering school. She would like to get a job, but a hysterectomy will put her out of the market for longer than she’d like. Uterine Arterial Embolization is not an option since she is allergic to iodine used in the procedure.

My question, has anyone had MRI-guided ultrasound therapy for this condition? How did it work? Any leads on where it might be performed (other than Mt. Sinai) in the Northeast?

Thanks

I am married. I have four daughters. Now that I want to take a chance again. two of my elder daughters were born when I had the overian cyst (first in Nov’97 and other in feb’99) and that after the removal of cyst (it was removed in Apr’99)I have given birth to my twin daughters in July 2001.

Is a hysterectomy statistically safer or is Uterine Artery Embolization safer?

My wife has a 15 cm fibroid. She is 50 years old and just graduated from engineering school. She would like to get a job, but a hysterectomy will put her out of the market for longer than she’d like. Uterine Arterial Embolization is not an option since she is allergic to iodine used in the procedure.

My question, has anyone had MRI-guided ultrasound therapy for this condition? How did it work? Any leads on where it might be performed (other than Mt. Sinai) in the Northeast?

Thanks

my wife’s age is 40 and she is having a fibroid uterus need to be operated.

I’ve been on PREMPRO (the lowest dose;.3mg/1.5mg) for about 3wks now and started bleeding lightly on Wed. until tonight in which I started bleeding heavy with fairly large clots. I’ve gone through two maxi pads in two hours and will probably fill a third. I should probably mention that I had uterine artery embolization done 4 months ago for fibroids. The last MRI showed they were dorment and not causing any problems. Should I be worried about this heavy bleeding?
I’m 42, so it’s not common for my age to have ovarian failure, but my hot flashes didn’t start until 3mos after my UAE, and I missed my period as well. I may get my periods back naturally, but I think this is estrogen induced by the horome pills.
It was over 60 days since my last real period.
Your right about UAE messing with periods, and I also heard hot flashes can be common right after UAE, so you may be OK. With me, I had 2 periods, then missed period, had hot flashes and an elavated FSH level of >50. Still in 3mos, I will go off HTR and see if I get my periods naturally. I hope everything works out for you and that your fibroids shrink and die. I wish you the best!

doctors have suggested for the removal of the uterus. I wanted to know whether the operation is safe and if there are any side-effects.We live in Noida….also please suggest good hospitals…please help me!

I was recently diagnosed as having a very large (grapefruit size) uterine tumor or fibroid. I have been reviewing and researching the possible options to have it removed, which consist of hysterectomy, myomectomy, and uterine artery embolization. I am 25years old and WANT to have children. I have defenitely scratched out the hysterectomy and am considering the myomectomy. Basically, my question is, is there anyone who has had this procedure done and has had children, or does anyone know of someone who has been in this situation and was successful at conceiving children. Having children is a must for me. Please someone help me, I am so lost, and very scared!!!

I just lost a baby at 5 months due to a big fibroid. my only chance of concieving now is to have the fibroid removd. has anybody had that done before? what are the risk? how long is recovery time? will i be able to get pregnant again with no problems? please help..

I was just diagnosed with having 3 fibroids. One of which is 6cm and is causing some pain on my right side. I have known about these fibroids, but have approached the "wait and see" attitude until now. Because of the pain, and heavy bleeding each month, I am faced with a decision to make in terms of getting them taken out. I have however decided AGAINST an hysterectomy. I know of too many side effects resulting in having one. Ablation is not a choice either, as my fibroid is too big. I don’t want Lupron either. I am 47 years old, and Lupron is temporary. I won’t make it too menopause with this approach. I am thinking about three options. Mynectomy, Embolization, and natural alternative methods. The later is much more appealing to me, as I live a holistic lifestyle, and I’m scared to death of surgery and meds. Has anyone had any success in shrinking fibroids naturally?? I would be very much interested in reading about your experience and how you achieved results if any. Chinese medicine? Herbs? Acupuncture? I’m all for it if it keeps me off the operating table. Thanks for the advice…

I has 3 uterine fibroid +- 1 cm each.

Okay, I do have a strong personality but lately I feel too angry and irritable…like pms everyday. Four years ago I had an embolization to shrink fibroids in my uterus. This was my first indication that my problem was hormonal. Clicking noises bother the hell out of me. I speak too sharply to people sometimes and I feel attacked at certain moments. I’m articulate and generally a nice person but recently I’ve been what even I term a "b@#tch". Anyone can relate or tell me what could be going on? I’m 43 years old, still get my period regularly, overweight, a professional and usually pretty easy going and fun to be around. HELP! Should I get meds? Take certain vitamins? Xanax? I don’t know and don’t want to just medicate myself with no results. I’m not depressed but have had a few traumatic events happen one after the other. A baby we were adopting was taken away, my uncle died in a car accident and I’m fat (again, after losing 25 lbs, I’ve gained 30 back) HELP!