Re: Alternative treatments for asymptomatic fib roids

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen,

I can relate to your problem. I have an 7.2 cm fibroid (was told like the

size of a small orange), discovered last 7/02. Like you I am asymptomatic

but our main difference is that of the 3 doctors I have consulted, they all

agree that it is not medically necessary to get it taken out at this time.

When this was diagnosed last July, the fibroid was measured at 5.8 cm. And

on the latest pelvic u/s, then discovered that it has grown to 7.2 - in a

matter of 6 mos. I am scheduled to have a pelvic sonogram this time on May

2 - to find out if it has grown any further. My doctor said that I should

not be concerned because a difference of 1 cm can be also mean being

interpreted differently by the technician doing the tests. My only fear is

up to what point should I wait? until I start heavy bleeding ? what if it

grows a lot bigger and still not feel any symptoms - should I still adopt

the wait and see attitude ? I am 39 yrs old and menopause is not around the

corner. Can you pls tell me what you decide if you are going for the

myomectomy ? Can UAE be applicable in this situation ? keep in mind I have

no symptoms whatsoever except a bulge in my lower abdominal area.

Thanks,

Nida

[Guest guest]

At age 39 if it were me I would do something sooner, rather than

later. I think that as we are closer to menopause our hormones

start to fluctuate more and increased estrogen can lead to fibroid

growth. If you do decide to have UAE I think that your results will

be better if you start with a smaller fibroid.

> Hi Jen,

>

> I can relate to your problem. I have an 7.2 cm fibroid (was told

like the

> size of a small orange), discovered last 7/02. Like you I am

asymptomatic

> but our main difference is that of the 3 doctors I have consulted,

they all

> agree that it is not medically necessary to get it taken out at

this time.

> When this was diagnosed last July, the fibroid was measured at 5.8

cm. And

> on the latest pelvic u/s, then discovered that it has grown to

7.2 - in a

> matter of 6 mos. I am scheduled to have a pelvic sonogram this

time on May

> 2 - to find out if it has grown any further. My doctor said that

I should

> not be concerned because a difference of 1 cm can be also mean

being

> interpreted differently by the technician doing the tests. My

only fear is

> up to what point should I wait? until I start heavy bleeding ?

what if it

> grows a lot bigger and still not feel any symptoms - should I

still adopt

> the wait and see attitude ? I am 39 yrs old and menopause is not

around the

> corner. Can you pls tell me what you decide if you are going for

the

> myomectomy ? Can UAE be applicable in this situation ? keep in

mind I have

> no symptoms whatsoever except a bulge in my lower abdominal area.

>

> Thanks,

> Nida

[Guest guest]

Is 7.2 still considered small for UAE consideration ? or is my only chance

myomectomy at this point ? rule out resection - I considered that as my

first option.

[Guest guest]

Is 7.2 still considered small for UAE consideration ? or is my only chance

myomectomy at this point ? rule out resection - I considered that as my

first option.

[Guest guest]

Is 7.2 still considered small for UAE consideration ? or is my only chance

myomectomy at this point ? rule out resection - I considered that as my

first option.

[Guest guest]

I too like Nida have a fibroid that has grown from 5 cm to 7 cm in

less than a year. I have a smaller fibroid that has stayed at about

2 cm. I am 35 years old and had been first diagnosed with fibroids

in 1997 during an annual exam. I haven't had any symptoms before

but I am now starting to experiencing a pain in my lower back that

at times makes it difficult to twist to the right. I've also have

been getting very, very tired. Practically dragging myself through

the day no matter how much sleep I had gotten the night before. I

have an appointment with my gyno on April 30th to go over my

options. I've found a wealth of information in this group and I

feel that I will be better prepared when I meet with him. My game

plan before was to wait and see what they do but now I'm worried

that the fibroids are starting to cause problems. What is

considered an excessive growth rate in fibroids?

Thanks again to everyone for your help.

Danni

[Guest guest]

Hi Danni,

I used to have lower back pain last year until I took yoga. yoga helped

tremendously - the pain disappeared after only 3 mos. i strongly suggest

you do it.

Nida

[Guest guest]

Hi Danni,

I used to have lower back pain last year until I took yoga. yoga helped

tremendously - the pain disappeared after only 3 mos. i strongly suggest

you do it.

Nida

[Guest guest]

Hi Danni,

I used to have lower back pain last year until I took yoga. yoga helped

tremendously - the pain disappeared after only 3 mos. i strongly suggest

you do it.

Nida

[Guest guest]

At one time I did practice yoga on a regular basis but I'm sorry to

say that I haven't been doing it as much as I used to. I've

definitely got to get back into it.

About a year ago I started having a dull pain in my lower back on

the right side. I had thought that maybe I had strained myself

somehow and didn't do anything about it. A few weeks later I had a

urinary tract infection that seemed to come from nowhere. Usually I

can tell when they're starting but not this time. It started during

the moring. By early afternoon I noticed blood in my urine. I

called my gyno and the CNP said I had a " really good one " this time

and to come in and they would give me medication for a UTI and well

as have me give them a sample. By the time I got to the office I

was bleeding more heavily and in a lot of pain. The medication

worked and the back pain subsided. What bothered me was that when

the test results came back the CNP had said that I didn't have a UTI

but asked if I was feeling better. I didn't think much of it at the

time as I was swamped at work, it was during tax season when this

happened. I'm wondering if the fibroids are pushing up against

something.

Danni

> Hi Danni,

>

> I used to have lower back pain last year until I took yoga. yoga

helped

> tremendously - the pain disappeared after only 3 mos. i strongly

suggest

> you do it.

>

> Nida

[Guest guest]

At one time I did practice yoga on a regular basis but I'm sorry to

say that I haven't been doing it as much as I used to. I've

definitely got to get back into it.

About a year ago I started having a dull pain in my lower back on

the right side. I had thought that maybe I had strained myself

somehow and didn't do anything about it. A few weeks later I had a

urinary tract infection that seemed to come from nowhere. Usually I

can tell when they're starting but not this time. It started during

the moring. By early afternoon I noticed blood in my urine. I

called my gyno and the CNP said I had a " really good one " this time

and to come in and they would give me medication for a UTI and well

as have me give them a sample. By the time I got to the office I

was bleeding more heavily and in a lot of pain. The medication

worked and the back pain subsided. What bothered me was that when

the test results came back the CNP had said that I didn't have a UTI

but asked if I was feeling better. I didn't think much of it at the

time as I was swamped at work, it was during tax season when this

happened. I'm wondering if the fibroids are pushing up against

something.

Danni

> Hi Danni,

>

> I used to have lower back pain last year until I took yoga. yoga

helped

> tremendously - the pain disappeared after only 3 mos. i strongly

suggest

> you do it.

>

> Nida