what are we waiting for?

[Guest guest]

Just moved back to Boston and saw a new gynecologist. The previous

one put me on the pill two years ago (at age 46) because I was

bleeding to death due to fibroids and surgery is a difficult option

due to a bleeding disorder. I knew that they might grow a little as

a result of the pill but thought this was a good option. My new gyn.

is emphatic about how HUGE my uterus is -17 weeks and says an

abdominally performed hysterectomy including ovaries (because she

won't be able to 'tie them off') will be the eventual outcome. SHe

said to come back in six months. My question is why wait to explore

alternatives, and shouldn't I have done that two years ago when they

were identified as a problem?

My research now indicates that aside from the risks of major surgery,

there might be alternatives such as UAE which couldn't hurt to try.

Any personal experiences would be very helpful. I am definitely

going to another doctor.

[Guest guest]

My question is why wait to explore

> alternatives, and shouldn't I have done that two years ago when

they

> were identified as a problem?

> My research now indicates that aside from the risks of major

surgery,

> there might be alternatives such as UAE which couldn't hurt to

try.

> Any personal experiences would be very helpful. I am definitely

> going to another doctor.

Good for you for looking for a new doctor! Keep looking until you

find someone whom you feel completly comfortable with who gives you

the answers you want to hear.

I recently had a 11cm fibroid removed from my 20wk sized uterus, by a

myomectomy. My reason for telling you this is that a 17 wk size

uterus is big, but they can get much bigger and do in many cases.

There is no emergency to take them out unless they are creating

problems with your kidneys, or other organs. Take your time and find

the answer that is right for you.

UAE is a much less invasive procedure that would leave you with all

of your organs in place. Go through our archives and the bookmarks.

There is a wealth of info in there.

Good luck.

Giselle

[Guest guest]

> My new gyn. is emphatic about how HUGE my uterus is -17 weeks and

> says an abdominally performed hysterectomy including ovaries

> (because she won't be able to 'tie them off') will be the eventual

> outcome. SHe said to come back in six months. My question is why

> wait to explore alternatives, and shouldn't I have done that two

> years ago when they were identified as a problem?

> My research now indicates that aside from the risks of major

> surgery, there might be alternatives such as UAE which couldn't

> hurt to try. Any personal experiences would be very helpful. I am

> definitely going to another doctor.

From your description I would think you are a very good candidate for

UAE. If you have a bleeding problem hysterectomy is going to be a

serious risk no matter how it's done. There is almost no blood loss

involved with a UAE and the reason they were originally done was to

stop hemoraging. In fact, I would guess that your having a UAE would

be easier to justify to an insurance company than most people's are.

[Guest guest]

> My new gyn. is emphatic about how HUGE my uterus is -17 weeks and

> says an abdominally performed hysterectomy including ovaries

> (because she won't be able to 'tie them off') will be the eventual

> outcome. SHe said to come back in six months. My question is why

> wait to explore alternatives, and shouldn't I have done that two

> years ago when they were identified as a problem?

> My research now indicates that aside from the risks of major

> surgery, there might be alternatives such as UAE which couldn't

> hurt to try. Any personal experiences would be very helpful. I am

> definitely going to another doctor.

From your description I would think you are a very good candidate for

UAE. If you have a bleeding problem hysterectomy is going to be a

serious risk no matter how it's done. There is almost no blood loss

involved with a UAE and the reason they were originally done was to

stop hemoraging. In fact, I would guess that your having a UAE would

be easier to justify to an insurance company than most people's are.

[Guest guest]

Dianne,

I don't know what you mean about your doctor not being able to tie

off your ovaries.

My uterus is 28 weeks and my doctor told me I could keep my ovaries

unless the pathology report showed any signs of cancer.

I opted not to have the hysterectomy until I find out if I'm a

candidate for UAE.

I'm glad you're looking for a new doctor. If you decide to have the

hysterectomy, you might ask again about keeping your ovaries.

Best of luck,

Laurie

> > My new gyn. is emphatic about how HUGE my uterus is -17 weeks and

> > says an abdominally performed hysterectomy including ovaries

> > (because she won't be able to 'tie them off') will be the

eventual

> > outcome. SHe said to come back in six months. My question is

why

> > wait to explore alternatives, and shouldn't I have done that two

> > years ago when they were identified as a problem?

> > My research now indicates that aside from the risks of major

> > surgery, there might be alternatives such as UAE which couldn't

> > hurt to try. Any personal experiences would be very helpful. I

am

> > definitely going to another doctor.

>

> From your description I would think you are a very good candidate

for

> UAE. If you have a bleeding problem hysterectomy is going to be a

> serious risk no matter how it's done. There is almost no blood

loss

> involved with a UAE and the reason they were originally done was to

> stop hemoraging. In fact, I would guess that your having a UAE

would

> be easier to justify to an insurance company than most people's are.