Re: Outer Uterus Fibroids and Internal Bleeding

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I also have outer uterine fibroids( I believe the term is " subserosal. " ) I do

not bleed excessively, but have been in excruciating pain until recently. A CAT

scan report stated my uterus is " attenuated consistent with degenerating

fibroids. " The pain began shortly after a D & C. I lost 25 lbs that I did not

need to lose. I just could not eat. A neurologist gave me a prescription for

elavil which has helped tremendously with the pain.

To answer your question I do not believe that fibroids on the outiside cause

excessive bleeding. But as stated previously there can be other problems. .

that developed for me..

Outer Uterus Fibroids and Internal Bleeding

Haven't had much luck in discussing my newly diagnosed fibroid w/ my

OB/GYN. He basically blows it off as harmless. I have mild

syptoms:heavy (but short) periods, bloating, general lower

back/abdomen pain,constipation, etc. I guess I'm lucky. He did tell

me that the fibroid was on the outer part of the uterus so it wasn't

causing excessive bleeding like so many of you describe (and my heart

goes out to you). My question is, does an outer uterus fibroid cause

internal bleeding? And if not, why? It seems that if there is blood

flow to the fibroid, that there would be internal bleeding.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I recently found out that I have a fibroid. I'm going to see a gynocologist

in a week. What are some of your recommendations for dealing with a

fibroid? Treatment experiences?

Kim

Re: Outer Uterus Fibroids and Internal Bleeding

> Hi,

> I also have outer uterine fibroids( I believe the term is " subserosal. " )

I do not bleed excessively, but have been in excruciating pain until

recently. A CAT scan report stated my uterus is " attenuated consistent with

degenerating fibroids. " The pain began shortly after a D & C. I lost 25 lbs

that I did not need to lose. I just could not eat. A neurologist gave me a

prescription for elavil which has helped tremendously with the pain.

>

> To answer your question I do not believe that fibroids on the outiside

cause excessive bleeding. But as stated previously there can be other

problems. . that developed for me..

>

>

[Guest guest]

There are many questions to answer before any treatment can be

recommended. Have you had an ultrasound to determine the number, size

and type of fibroid(s)? Do you have symptoms? Are the fibroids

effecting other organs? Are you contemplating pregnancy?

Treat,emt procedures include myomectomy, which involves removing the

fibroid surgically. There are various methods. UAE places pellets

into uterine arteries and deprives the uterus of blood supply and

therefore shrinks the fibroids. There are pros and cons to both

myomectomy and UAE.

Let us know what this gynecologist recommends. Good luck.

Margaret

> Hi,

> I recently found out that I have a fibroid. I'm going to see a

gynocologist

> in a week. What are some of your recommendations for dealing with a

> fibroid? Treatment experiences?

> Kim

>

> Re: Outer Uterus Fibroids and Internal

Bleeding

>

>

> > Hi,

> > I also have outer uterine fibroids( I believe the term

is " subserosal. " )

> I do not bleed excessively, but have been in excruciating pain until

> recently. A CAT scan report stated my uterus is " attenuated

consistent with

> degenerating fibroids. " The pain began shortly after a D & C. I

lost 25 lbs

> that I did not need to lose. I just could not eat. A neurologist

gave me a

> prescription for elavil which has helped tremendously with the

pain.

> >

> > To answer your question I do not believe that fibroids on the

outiside

> cause excessive bleeding. But as stated previously there can be

other

> problems. . that developed for me..

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Ki did u ever go to the gyno?

CB