Re: Self examination for uterine fibroids

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Hi Anne

You're story sounds similar to mine. I am 36, with no

children. Although I am in a serious relationship

with a man who has been very supportive of all that I

am dealing with. I too have been on BC since 17 and

until recently had what some women would consider

dream periods. 1 to 2 days with no cramping and

little bleeding (the ocassional clot). It was only a

few months ago that my periods got very heavy (up to 9

days of constant bleeding) and my cramps became

unbearable. I was also going to the restroom all of

the time. I didn't make the conection to fibroids. I

drink up to 60 oz of water a day so the peeing thing

was no surprise. As far as I knew, no one in my

family had fibroids (I now know my mother had them).

I shrugged off the cramping and bleeding to " one of

those things. "

During my annual Gyno appointment I mentioned what was

happening. She immediately suspected fibroids.

Ultrasound found two. One very small and the main

culprit being 9 cm. Because I want children I decided

to have a myo. I am scheduled for Feb 19th. I'm

nervous but I know this is the right choice for me.

Had I not talked to my Gyn I wouldn't know about the

fibroids and probably would only suspect once trying

to get pregnant or after getting pregnant. I strongly

recommend talking to your doctor. Don't jump to

conclusions until you have a definite diagnosis and

then weigh your options.

Best of luck

M