I have done my research, so I am really looking for answers based on the personal experience of other women. PLEASE, serious responses only.

Background: I’m 34 and I have uterine fibroid tumors, diagnosed by internal ultrasound. 2 of the 3 are quite large. 1 is pedunculated. I know that small, asymptomatic fibroids are commonly left untreated, but in my case, my doctor recommends removal because of the size and my symptoms. My symptoms include pain, enlarged abdomen, bladder/urinary issues, pain during intercourse and even tampon use, dysfunctional vaginal bleeding (like a period, but for 2+ wks of the month, in addition to my week-long, heavy period), etc. My doctor also recommends surgery because removal will increase my chances (from my current state) of being able to conceive later.

In my case, my doctor determined that the only surgery available to me is abdominal myomectomy. (There are less evasive treatments including medications and laparoscopy, but I do not qualify for them.) This surgery involves a 4-5" horizontal incision in my abdomen and an incision in the uterine wall once the uterus is lifted out through the incision. If I am later able to conceive, and if I successfully carry a child near term, I will have to have a planned C-section birth a few weeks early due to the weakening of the uterine wall.

I know there are risks as with any surgery (blood loss, anesthesia issues, etc.). The possible complications for this specific surgery include infertilization, unexpected hysterectomy, excessive scar tissue, recurrence of the fibroids, etc. For me, my desire for a normal quality of life and my hope of having children both outweigh the risks.

My questions are:

(1) How long will this surgery take to recover (i.e., when may I walk and sleep without excruciating pain, return to the desk part of my job, exercise – cardio, situps)? My research says it takes 2-6 weeks to return to work, varying from person to person. I am healthy, relatively active, and have a fairly high tolerance of pain. Can anyone similar to me describe the approximate recovery time?

(2) What other personal experience can you share (i.e., post-surgery pregnancy, infertilization, surgery complications, recurrence, pregnancy complications/miscarriage, etc.)?

(3) If you did experience infertilization (not caused by unexpected hysterectomy), is In Vitro still an option?

THANK YOU!!

My 48 year old mom’s been bleeding for over a year now. Her periods became irregular. Sometimes she can’t even tell if it’s her period or just abnormal bleeding. We thought it was menopause at first, which may have something to do with it. But she got some tests done and was diagnosed with fibroids. But they didn’t need treatment at that time according to the doctor. She’s become anemic since then coz of the bleeding. Sometimes it’s very little and sometimes it’s really heavy with many clots coming out. Now, i’m thinking she should get treatment for this, it’s really disturbing sometimes.

Can fibroids get more serious if not treated?

What were your symptoms?
What kind of tests do they do to diagnose them?
What treatment did you have?
If you had surgery, how long did you have to be in hospital? And were you capable of driving yourself home afterwards? What is the recovery like? Pain, etc..

Any other info you can tell me would be much appreciated! I’m asking on behalf of my mother who thinks she may have them and is seeing a doctor soon, and is kind of freaking out about it..

I am 5 weeks pregnant, and diagnosed with 3 fibroids which are 15mm, 17 mm and 11mm. A 4.5 x 4.3 cms heterogenons SoL is seen towared right adneral region.
Kindly advise if my pregnancy is safe? what measures shall i take to keep my pregnancy? What will be post-pregnancy treatment to remove these fibroids? Can these fibroids cause problem during pregnancy and lead to miscarriage or some other kind of damage to me or my child?
My age is 29, my periods were normal with 25 days cycle

I am a 30year old female. I got married 7months ago and we have been trying to get pregnant since then. Before marriage, I was not on any pills, I have never taken one… What I practised was abstinence.. I am sure it may sound weird!
I went for an ultrasound when I noticed a palpable mass in my lower abdominal region, just inferior to the belly button and I was told I have a large fibroid growing out of the posterior wall of the fundus of the uterus. uterus and ovaries were normal. The fibroid itself measured 9*7*2, larger than the uterus measuring ~ 8cm, forgot other dimensions. it is however asymptomatic.. no pain, no bleeding, no blood spotting..
I am awaiting a referral to a specialist, but my doctor told me that the likely effective solution is a surgery.
I have been really disturbed, I really want to have children….. What do you think..? how successful is the likely outcome of surgery and is there any other treatment.. Is the fibroid preventing me from getting pregnant?

Hi. Has anyone had treatment for uterine fibroids? If so, did they work? Did you have children during or after these cursed things? My daughter has gone through the procedure of having the blood vessels blocked to them but new ones are now growing. Dreadful problem. please help

Hello, all:

On Monday, an ultrasound revealed that I have a 3 inch wide fibroid embedded in the top of my uterus. I’ve been having heavy periods with clotting and bursts of fresh blood for the last couple of years, but no pain to speak of. Thanks to the ultrasound, I now know what was causing the menstrual irregularities.

I know that sometimes cutting off the blood supply to a fibroid is an option, but this one looks like part of it is inside the uterine wall. (The ultrasound tech let me view the images from the scan.) Does this make a hysterectomy a more likely form of treatment?

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to respond.
ETA: Thank you, Keltasia (((hugs back))). I’m sure it will turn out all right, but… yeah. Major surgery. Not something I’m looking forward to.

Bleeding normalised, Pain stoped

option is best. I’m 45 years old and don’t plan on having more children, but I’m not sure if I would opt to having a hysterectomy. Any suggestions?

what it is and it’s side effects

WE’VE BEEN 2GETHER 4 7 YRS I’M 23 & HAVE BEEN TRYING 4 2 YRS.
I WENT & SEEN MY DOCTOR FOR MY HEAVY PERIODS I FOUND OUT I MIGHT HAVE FIBROID TUMORS WHICH THAT IS WHATS MAKING IT HARD 4 ME 2 CONCEIVE HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THIS? & IF MY TEST COMES BACK POSITIVE WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? WITH TREATMENT WOULD I STILL BE ABLE 2 HAVE KIDS? I’M REALLY WORRIED

I also have Factor V Leiden & Lupus anticoagulant. Due to these, ANY kind of hormone therapy is not allowed. I’m 32 and have no children. I would like to be able to have them if I can (someday). My Dr says to "wait & see". Anemia, pelvic pain, pressure, heavy bleeding & large clots are unbearable & I’m confined to bed for 24-48 hours of my period. I only have symptoms during my period, the rest of the month – I am fine. Pain has persisted for at least 8 months.
cannot take Lupron, it is a hormone. Factor V Leiden patients cannot take hormones due to the increased risk of blood clots.

i have been having cramps for months not on my period all through out the month. cramps and pelvic pain constantly isn’t normal. so i got a ultrasound and DR. says that what they saw a small fibroid. what treatments have you had ? Have you had pain during none period days? is sex painful for you as it is for me? my hubby is kinda big in penis size so thats probly 1 reason for pain during sex. thanks in advance

Currently,my wife suffers from severe pelvic paindue to fibriods which was already diagonesed.But ,we dont want to go for any surgery?
I would like to know what are the treatments available for treating fibroids without removing uterus?make sure that particular treatment is 100% proven and avlable in chennai,India?
Is there any methods to treat it naturally with the help of diet?
Any best alternative system like siddha,homeopathy,which was proven medicine for fibroids?
We prefer to have oral medicines from any type of medical system for complete cure of Fibroids?
Suggest us….

I just found out I have fibroids bc my primary Dr sent me to get a catscan and mri. Now.. what Dr do I go to for treatment / removal? My GYN or my primary Dr?

Thanks in advance!

I just got married 4 months ago, I can’t get pregnant, I have a tumor in my only ovary the right one, and now in a few days my doctors want to remove my uterus, ovary, endometriosis and a hernia I just developed, I’m very sad, all I do is cry day and night, I have always dream of having kids, and now that Im only a few days from my operation, I feel extremely depressed, what can I do, I know that adopting is an option, but I wanted to be pregnant so bad, and my husband had so many dreams of having a baby…I don’t want to eat, I don’t want to sleep, all I do is cry all day long.(This is the 5th operation, that I do for the same reason, the other ovary was removed, with cyst, and a fibroid but my Dr. gave me hope 1 yr ago that I may get pregnant with a treatment, I did all she said, and nothing) Help me plz

I’m 17 and was having really heavy periods and really bad pains and went to the doctor because of it i was diagnosed as anaemic and sent to a gynaecologist it turns out i have fibroids but i’m so so worried =[ I read that alot of women get a hysterectomy =[ but with me only being 17 i don’t want to that! Has anyone else had anymore cures? Or is it possible to just ignore them…

i had the fibroid removed 8months ago and am yet to be pregnant pls i need ur advice

what is the treatment and how do i know that after surgery they wont come again

I’m very interested in knowing where I could go to get this treatment in the CA area.

I am 28 years old and I dream of having children. I was diagnosed with PCOS or PCO, PSOD or Poly Cystic Ovaries or Cystic Ovaries (depending on whatever the current lingo is… LOL) I was diagnosed at 14 and was told then that my chances of having a child when I was older were about 15-25%. I have since had 11 major cysts either rupture or require surgery. I have had surgery to remove fibroid tumors and have been on a variety of diffrent medicines to ‘treat’ this condition. No one has been able to offer me any REAL answers to is it possible for people with PCOS to have kids. I know some people manage to… but I want answers from *REAL* people. Not just what my doctor says which is that he wants me to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on risky fertility treatments with no assurances that it will even work. Do you have PCOS and did you have kids? Any complications?
I tried Metformin and had an allergic reaction to it. Even at a very low doses.

And could you tell me what treatment worked best for you,Much appreciated,thanks.