Guest guest Posted April 12, 2002 Report Share Posted April 12, 2002 Had my UAE last October. My uterus was 20-week size with dozens of fibroids, the largest being 9cm. A sonogram at 3 months after, showed a 30% reduction overall with the largest fibroid being 6cm. I had an immediate difference in the amount of blood loss, level of pain and problems urinating. The most distressing thing for me prior to the procedure was the pain, fatigue, problems urinating and lack of sleep. The level of pain has continued to decrease. Now I have, comparatively, minor discomfort at times. I bleed heavily for two days during my period now as opposed to four or five with heavy clotting. They have stayed at the same regularity, every 25 days, as before the UAE. I can sleep for several hours at a time. I usually get up and use the bathroom if I happen to wake up because the IR told me my ureters were grossly enlarged. My uterus extended above my belly button six months ago. It is definitely below there now. However, I was hoping to have lost some weight and have a flatter tummy by now. The clothes are a little looser, but I guess I need to work harder in that area. However, I have recovered a much better quality of life and for that reason I am very satisfied with my decision to have the UAE. I cannot report a single negative effect beyond the initial recovery period of two weeks. And that was pretty much what I had expected, pain that was manageable, low-grade fever and exhaustion. It was definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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