Re: How many have had to have a second myomectomy?

December 17, 2003

Hi--I have had 2 myomectomies---1996 and 2002, and a year laer--Feb 2003, I

had a UAE--I hope I am done!!! I am aged 36, and the youngest of my doctor's

patients to ahve so many procedures--times have changed--my mom had a

hysterectomy at 36. Deanna

December 17, 2003

> I had one just three years ago and now my biggest fibroid is the

> same size as the biggest back then (at least I don't have as

many).

> I've still not had children, so I'm really struggling with what to

> do - another myomectomy or the ultimate cure. Anybody have two

> myomectomies so close together? Did they come back after the

second

> time?

>

> Thanks!

I had my first myo in July 1999. A few months later, I had to have a

D & C to remove one last big fibroid still located in the back of my

uterus. I just had a follow-up visit with my OB-GYN yesterday, and

he said that I will likely need to have another myo before trying to

conceive (I have about 4 decent size fibroids that have resurfaced).

I'm 35 and I have no children either, and I still have so many things

I want to do with my life before becoming a mom. I am also worried

whether my uterus can withstand another myo. I've thought about UAE,

but I'm concerned about the lack of research in carrying full-term

pregnancies post-op (I also feel more at ease in knowing that the

buggers are OUT!).

The doc has taken a " wait-and-see " approach. He said there's no

sense in making decisions now if pregnancy isn't imminent. Honestly,

I'll probably have the second myo when it gets to that point; I'm

hoping that in the next couple of years there will be pharmaceutical

options for me...

So, no, no 2nd myo for me yet, but I know exactly how you feel. I

hope any of this helps.

Faith

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