Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 In a message dated 10/28/2002 8:49:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, simplyme486@... writes: > " . I also understand that once menopause is reached, estrogen, which causes > fibroids to grow, decreases and that usually fibroids shrink. I don't know > if that is true but, I thought what the heck........peri-menopause and the > night sweats are bad enough and I can not afford to be off of work to > recover from a surgery that I may not really need. I appreciate you > thoughts and support very much. > Marisa, This is a question I asked a fibroid specialist today. Her view was that generally fibroids do shrink after menopause--but for some people they don't. She says that you really can't predict. She suggested that taking Lupron for a month might be a way to get some idea if your fibroids/uterus would shrink at menopause. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Hi Marisa, Do you know of any other doctors to consult? I appreciate that it;s time-consuming seeking other opinions, and i don't understand the implications of your particular fibroids, but i have a hard time believing there isnt a gyn somewhere in your area of the country who may have a different recommendation besides hyst for you. where are you? members of the group may know of someone else near you to consult. Good Luck, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 I am in Wisconsin - right at the Illinois border. Anywhere between Milwaukee and Chicago would work for me. This is driving me nuts.. I am not certain what keyword I need to look up to find the type of dr. that would work in a natural way with me. Thank you so much for getting back to me:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Marisa - I had 2 5 cm fibroids and was told basically the same set of garbage as you were by 3 out of 4 gynecologists. I finally made an appointment with an IR and had a UAE almost two months ago. I'm very glad I did some research before agreeing to a hysterectomy and/or Lupron. (I'm 46.) Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Ellen: Thanks for writing back. Tell me, what is an IR? I am so new to all this. Thank you, Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Marisa - I spent five years " watching and waiting " and it was fine till my fibroid grew to 18 cm and started degenerating. And still, I've found 2 doctors who didn't recommend hysterectomy. Of course, several other did, but I kept going till I found a better alternative, which for me means a myomectomy in 2 weeks. So, don't let them scare you into hysterectomy. You might be lucky enough to make it to menopause when it should shrink. Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 your not in Hazel Green are u? Becki Re: Need help > I am in Wisconsin - right at the Illinois border. Anywhere between Milwaukee and Chicago would work for me. This is driving me nuts.. I am not certain what keyword I need to look up to find the type of dr. that would work in a natural way with me. Thank you so much for getting back to me:). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Marisa - Check out www.fibroidoptions.com for some good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Marisa - Dr. Arnold Advincula is the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery & Chronic Pelvic Pain Program at the University of Michigan Health System. He performed a laporascopic myomectomy on me in August using the DaVinci robotic method. I have nothing but great things to say about this doctor, this hospital and this surgery. I had a 13cm fibroid in my uterus. Imler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 , I am from southeast Michigan and had a myomectomy in February. I ended up having surgery out of state (it's a long story, but the doctor was the only one that I felt comfortable with doing my surgery). Now, months after the surgery, I am hearing so many good things about the University of Michigan. At this time I am fibroid free, but I am looking for a gyn. Is Dr. Advincula a gyn or a general surgeon? How did you find out about Dr. Advincula and the robotic myomectomy? Did another doctor refer you to him? Also, can I ask how many incisions you have and how big are they? Was your fibroid subserosal, intramural, or submucosal? Do you know how long your surgery took? Therese > Marisa - Dr. Arnold Advincula is the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery > & Chronic Pelvic Pain Program at the University of Michigan Health System. > He performed a laporascopic myomectomy on me in August using the DaVinci > robotic method. I have nothing but great things to say about this doctor, > this hospital and this surgery. I had a 13cm fibroid in my uterus. > > Imler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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