Question for anybody to aswer...

[Guest guest]

Hey everybody!

I was just sitting here thinking, and reading some different things

on Fibroids. I was thinking... If my fibroid has grown to 7 cm and

I'm only 19..Will this thing continue to grow? I don't know what

made it grow,or when it began growing... I think it's causing

pressure in my bottom at times, and sometimes pain. I wonder if I

should ask my doctor about my fears of this thing growing or not!?!?

Am I being obsessive reading and researching and thinking about

this? I just dont' want this thing to get too big and not be able to

have kids, or something later. If anybody could please Tell me I'm

NOT crazy!! lol or if anybody has an response to why I'm feeling

like I am becoming obsessed with this whole issue.. I would greatly

appreciate a response! THanks!

a

[Guest guest]

Hi,

You're NOT crazy!

Yes, this fibroid is going to grow. Hormones make it grow. Whether it affects

your ability to have kids depends on location and size. Go see a RE

(Reproductive Endocrinologist). They can answer your fertility questions and

tell you if you might want to remove it. You don't want it getting out of hand.

Are you having heavy bleeding? Do you know it's location? Have you had a saline

sono or MRI to give you a better idea of it's size?

Read everything! Ask questions here. You are not alone.

Ku

[Guest guest]

It's my understanding that fibroids that occur at a younger age are more

likely to grow and proliferate than fibroids that occur to women who are in

their 30s and 40s. However, it is possible that your fibroid may stay the

same size for a while. You should definitely speak to your doctor about

your fears about the fibroid's chances for growing. Your doctor can help

you decide whether to take a " watch and wait " approach or go ahead and have

the fibroid removed.

My fibroid was diagnosed when I was in my mid-30s, and it stayed the same

size (6 cm) for 2 years. I planned to take a " watch and wait " approach with

it as long as it wasn't causing any problems. When I got pregnant, the

increased estrogen from the pregnancy caused the fibroid to double in size.

It still wasn't causing major problems, but I decided to have a myomectomy

because I wanted to have a second child, and the fibroid might have caused

problems if it got even bigger during the second pregnancy.

Many women have had successful pregnancies despite their fibroids, so

taking a " watch and wait " approach might be sufficient for now (your doctor

can help you decide). Personally, I was glad that I attempted my first

pregnancy before having my fibroid removed, as there is always a chance

that a myomectomy will adversely affect fertility. If you decide to take a

" watch and wait " approach, just make sure you go back for regular checkups

to make sure your fibroid isn't grow too quickly.

Cheryl

At 04:54 AM 1/18/2004 +0000, you wrote:

>Hey everybody!

>I was just sitting here thinking, and reading some different things

>on Fibroids. I was thinking... If my fibroid has grown to 7 cm and

>I'm only 19..Will this thing continue to grow? I don't know what

>made it grow,or when it began growing... I think it's causing

>pressure in my bottom at times, and sometimes pain. I wonder if I

>should ask my doctor about my fears of this thing growing or not!?!?

>Am I being obsessive reading and researching and thinking about

>this? I just dont' want this thing to get too big and not be able to

>have kids, or something later. If anybody could please Tell me I'm

>NOT crazy!! lol or if anybody has an response to why I'm feeling

>like I am becoming obsessed with this whole issue.. I would greatly

>appreciate a response! THanks!

[Guest guest]

Hi Kris,

When I was first diagnosed I read everything I could possible read

and kept thinking just like u are. it's normal. 1st off no one here

can tell u that ur fibroid is going to continue to grow. that is up

to your body and ur habits and lifestyle. I understand you are going

through the " I'm 19!!! what is going on?! " thingy. cuz that's what I

was saying except I'm 25. hehehe. your first sonogram was

a " baseline " sonogram. u should consult w/ur dr has to how many

months you'll have to wait to do another one so they can determine

the rate your fibroid is growing. honestly i had no fibroids in May

and now i had 3 in August. there was nothing there on previous

sonograms.

If u can deal w/the pain ur feeling your dr may tell u to just watch

and wait. All medications and procedures that are out there are not

for everyone. You need to learn how to relax and understand your

situation and make decisions that are right for you.

Right now I'm steering clear of any removal of my 3 fibroids. I know

I can, and many people including my mother can conceive and have

healthy children while having fibroids.

What I'm telling you is don't get scared into something you know

isn't for you.

Shaunah

P.S. a 7cm fibroid is about the size of a hockey puck

(Reference: " What your doctor may not tell you about fibroids " by

Scoot Goodwin MD and Broder MD

> Hey everybody!

> I was just sitting here thinking, and reading some different things

> on Fibroids. I was thinking... If my fibroid has grown to 7 cm and

> I'm only 19..Will this thing continue to grow? I don't know what

> made it grow,or when it began growing... I think it's causing

> pressure in my bottom at times, and sometimes pain. I wonder if I

> should ask my doctor about my fears of this thing growing or

not!?!?

> Am I being obsessive reading and researching and thinking about

> this? I just dont' want this thing to get too big and not be able

to

> have kids, or something later. If anybody could please Tell me I'm

> NOT crazy!! lol or if anybody has an response to why I'm feeling

> like I am becoming obsessed with this whole issue.. I would greatly

> appreciate a response! THanks!

>

> a

[Guest guest]

Kris

At 19 I would really look into all your options before choosing. You

are so young...you want to make sure if you remove them surgically

you are taking steps to hopefully prevent regrowth. Check out the

healing fibroids naturally yahoo list group as well. That may be a

useful resource for you. I don't know if there is a connection

between PCOS and fibroids. I have a friend who has PCOS and is now

having issues with fibroids. She is searching for information and

has not had much success. Although, she is 39.

The key is finding a good physician who really understands women's

health, understands endrocinology (sp), and can discuss with you the

different options.

Definitely read all the information everyone is recommended and found

on the link page. There is a lot of good information out there.