Re: New Member in need of support

[Guest guest]

Welcome and never fear there are others of us with fibroids trying to

start families as well. Some members have already had surgery to

remove them and are now trying post-recovery. Others are trying

alternative healing methods or other medical interventions.

We've had " alumna " come back and let us know about their being

pregnant post myo, and a couple post embo. We've had members who have

been through pregnancies with fibroids in place and lived to tell the

tale. We love to hear of success stories.

There are options and fibroids is not a life sentence even though it

can feel like it at times.

Another book I highly recommend is What Your Doctor May Not Tell You

About Fibroids, which talks more about fibroids and fertility.

You are among friends. Talk to us and we'll help you through it. The

most important thing for you right now is helping get your bleeding

under control and helping build back your health and strength.

Ann

we have been told that because of the placement of my

> fibroids, it has probably interfered with the implantation of the

> egg. I am very worried about my fertility.

[Guest guest]

To peachyqueen27:

I had submucous fibroids (3 small) also. I too experienced the heavy

bleeding you have and it kept getting progressively worse each month. I also

ended

up in the ER for anemia and flooding with huge clots. The submucous fibroids

usually cause long periods, flooding, clots, etc. I am older than you and also

finished having children, so I decided and had a UAE done 16 months ago. Are

you taking iron to get your levels of hemoglobin back up? It took about 4

months to get mine back up. The anemia and horrible bleeding were just sucking

the life blood right out of me. I had good results from the UAE, but if you

want children, this might not be the procedure to have. Maybe you could have a

resection or a myo if you still want kids. Good luck and hope you are

feeling a bit better.

[Guest guest]

In a way submucousal fibroids can be the best kind to have because

they can often be removed in an outpatient surgery called

hysteroscopic resection, also known as vaginal myomectomy. You can

search the archives here and read alot about resections.

Anyway, I would like to hear comments about submucous fibroids.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

You'll need to get your iron counts up before you can do anything. It's hard

when you bleed like this.

I had a fibroid like yours. I had a myo. My heavy bleeding has stopped. I went

to a RE which you may want to consider. They are trained in fertility issues.

Whatever doc you choose, make sure they do LOTS of myos. Ask them if they've had

any problems with any of their sugeries.

Yes, your fibroids could be interfering with you getting pregnant. If you have a

myo, you'll probally will need to have a C-section when you deliver.

The more upset and stressed you are, the more problems you'll have getting

pregnant even without fibroids. So as they say, don't borrow trouble. You need

your blood counts up for a healty baby and/or surgery. Make sure you rest with

your anemia. It can take a year to build up your iron stores.

If the doc you see seems unwilling to answer questions or hasn't got the skills

to help, find another. Tell the ladies here where you live and they might be

able to help.

Take your iron and vitamin C, rest and relax... don't borrow trouble.

Ku

peachyqueen27 peachyqueen27@...> wrote:

I would like to hear comments about submucous fibroids.

My husband and I have been trying to get

pregnant for one year (another reason I had an appointment for April

15), and we have been told that because of the placement of my

fibroids, it has probably interfered with the implantation of the

egg. I am very worried about my fertility.

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for your kind words of support. I guess I forgot to

mention it, but yes, I am taking iron--65 mg/3 times a day. I hope

that it does help reduce the anemia. I went and had my blood drawn

on Wednesday, so hopefully, I'll get those results soon.

I know that my blood count will have to increase before any surgecial

procedures can be done. I don't mind waiting for that. I just am

living in fear of my next period in two weeks. I am hoping that when

I go to the ob/gyn Monday, she can do/prescribe something.

Again, thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate them. I

will post how my doctor's appointment went on Monday afternoon.

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for your kind words of support. I guess I forgot to

mention it, but yes, I am taking iron--65 mg/3 times a day. I hope

that it does help reduce the anemia. I went and had my blood drawn

on Wednesday, so hopefully, I'll get those results soon.

I know that my blood count will have to increase before any surgecial

procedures can be done. I don't mind waiting for that. I just am

living in fear of my next period in two weeks. I am hoping that when

I go to the ob/gyn Monday, she can do/prescribe something.

Again, thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate them. I

will post how my doctor's appointment went on Monday afternoon.