Re: Lupron-Hysterectomy-another Dr.'s opinion

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Fran:

Have you and your doctor discussed myomectomy? Is this a consideration for

you?

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Fran:

Have you and your doctor discussed myomectomy? Is this a consideration for

you?

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My Dr. never mentioned myomectomy. I plan on discussing it with her when I

see her next time for my 3rd Lupron shot. Isn't the percentage of the

fibroids growing back after myo high? Thanks for your response.

On my initial visit to the Dr.she seemed to be of the opinion that the

Hysterectomy is the way to go since I am bleeding every day with some days

being so heavy that I change a super tampon and pad every 1/2hr. She stated

that since I am 44 and don't plan on any more children that I should have

the Hysterectomy and then I would solve the whole fibroid /bleeding problem.

Sorry!!! , but I have a problem with this. I really wanted to try other

alternatives besides the UFE or Hysterectomy now.

Anyone out there have a myomectomy for larger fibroids and not have them grow

back before they actually reach menopause?

Fran

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My Dr. never mentioned myomectomy. I plan on discussing it with her when I

see her next time for my 3rd Lupron shot. Isn't the percentage of the

fibroids growing back after myo high? Thanks for your response.

On my initial visit to the Dr.she seemed to be of the opinion that the

Hysterectomy is the way to go since I am bleeding every day with some days

being so heavy that I change a super tampon and pad every 1/2hr. She stated

that since I am 44 and don't plan on any more children that I should have

the Hysterectomy and then I would solve the whole fibroid /bleeding problem.

Sorry!!! , but I have a problem with this. I really wanted to try other

alternatives besides the UFE or Hysterectomy now.

Anyone out there have a myomectomy for larger fibroids and not have them grow

back before they actually reach menopause?

Fran

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Fkbeachtime@... wrote:

> Has anyone experienced bleeding even after the 2nd shot of Lupron? I have two

> fibroids 6cm and 8cm which I found out about 12 yrs ago when I was pregnant.

>

> I am truly concerned that the bleeding hasn't stopped yet. I called the Dr.

> and she said that the Lupron must not be working for me, that I may

> experience breakthrough bleeding on Lupron, but not the heavy and everyday

> bleeding I am now

Please seek a second opinion as soon as possible. Continued bleeding that is

heavy and every day, as

you describe, after Lupron treatment can be extremely problematic and even

potentially life

threatening. If you want to learn more about UAE, call an IR and schedule a

consult soon -- or call

and ask for a referral to a gyn who will tell you more about this treatment

option, as well as your

myomectomy options. Please don't wait. Emergency hemorrhaging that lands you

into an ER often ends

with a beeline towards hysterectomy -- even with the availability of UAE to

control the bleeding.

Carla

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Hi Fran,

Is there a reason you didn't want to consider UAE? Also, have

you had a hysteroscopic exam or saline sonogram to rule out

polyps? They can also cause heavy bleeding. I had 2 and they

caused alot of problems including the " gushers "

Best wishes,

> Has anyone experienced bleeding even after the 2nd shot of

Lupron? I have two

> fibroids 6cm and 8cm which I found out about 12 yrs ago when

I was pregnant.

>

> My bleeding was getting heavier and throughout the month

except for maybe

> two days. This Dr. recommended Hysterectomy, UFE, or trying

the Lupron to

> stop the bleeding and shrink fibroids. Since I do not want a

Hysterectomy

> and wasn't considering UFE I decided to try the Lupron.

[Guest guest]

Hi Fran,

Is there a reason you didn't want to consider UAE? Also, have

you had a hysteroscopic exam or saline sonogram to rule out

polyps? They can also cause heavy bleeding. I had 2 and they

caused alot of problems including the " gushers "

Best wishes,

> Has anyone experienced bleeding even after the 2nd shot of

Lupron? I have two

> fibroids 6cm and 8cm which I found out about 12 yrs ago when

I was pregnant.

>

> My bleeding was getting heavier and throughout the month

except for maybe

> two days. This Dr. recommended Hysterectomy, UFE, or trying

the Lupron to

> stop the bleeding and shrink fibroids. Since I do not want a

Hysterectomy

> and wasn't considering UFE I decided to try the Lupron.

[Guest guest]

Hi Fran,

Is there a reason you didn't want to consider UAE? Also, have

you had a hysteroscopic exam or saline sonogram to rule out

polyps? They can also cause heavy bleeding. I had 2 and they

caused alot of problems including the " gushers "

Best wishes,

> Has anyone experienced bleeding even after the 2nd shot of

Lupron? I have two

> fibroids 6cm and 8cm which I found out about 12 yrs ago when

I was pregnant.

>

> My bleeding was getting heavier and throughout the month

except for maybe

> two days. This Dr. recommended Hysterectomy, UFE, or trying

the Lupron to

> stop the bleeding and shrink fibroids. Since I do not want a

Hysterectomy

> and wasn't considering UFE I decided to try the Lupron.

[Guest guest]

Dear Fran,

I strongly agree with Carla. You need to get a second opinion a.s.a.p. I had

one Lupron shot in an attempt to stop bleeding. In my case the Lupron is

suspected to have made the bleeding worse. It increased to such a ridiculous

degree that I ended up in the ER on my way to get a second opinion. Instead

of a 2nd opinion I received a blood transfusion and an emergency UAE. Moral

of story: Get your 2nd opinion while you can! Please don't let yourself get

too anemic.

Take good care,