Re: just found fibroids...wondering abt treatment-A REPLY TO JACKIE

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

Thanks for the reply. I think I am right where you started. I am

wondering, did you consider UFE (uterine fibroid embolization) or

did your Dr recommend against it for some reason? I am just

researching it all, but my Dr seemed to think myo wasn't an option

for me, although it seems many women on this board have had it to

preserve fertility. I know the embo is a risk for fertility b/c they

don't really know long term outcomes yet, but I can't take the

symptoms anymore,and I won't consider hysterectomy unless there is

nothing else. I also feel like I want to treat it soon as there is a

big risk of more developing if I choose to wait, watch, grit my

teeth and suffer!

I was just diagnosed...4

fibroids, all somewhat small, and an

> ovarian cyst, but have had terrible bleeding pain for a year,

really

> serious in last 2 months. I have to do something b/c I can't

> function normally like this!!! Only 30, no kids yet, and no

> husband/boyfriend, but do want all those things someday (have been

> busy getting my education for the past decade). Ob.gyn recommended

> embolization, have an appt w/ an IR in a week. Looking for any

> advice...please help

[Guest guest]

Have you joined the " embo " group

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/embo/ yet? It is dedicated to

women who have had UAE or are exploring that option. There have

been some women in that group who have gone on to have successful

pregnancies.

> Hi Jackie,

>

> Thanks for the reply. I think I am right where you started. I am

> wondering, did you consider UFE (uterine fibroid embolization) or

> did your Dr recommend against it for some reason? I am just

> researching it all, but my Dr seemed to think myo wasn't an option

> for me, although it seems many women on this board have had it to

> preserve fertility. I know the embo is a risk for fertility b/c

they

[Guest guest]

Themis973:

My Dr. did not consider UFE. He thought that the best chance to perserve

fertility was to go with the myo. My advice is to continue your research.

Learn as much as you can. Go to a 2nd and 3rd opinion if necessary. It's your

health and you should be fully informed of all your options. I felt comfortable

with the Lupron and myo approach. I was very happy for the 3 months I was on

Lupron because I had no periods, and therefore no pain. My Dr. says I should be

expecting my first period after Lupron and myo soon and I'm already nervous

thinking of the possibility of pain. I hope there is none. After your

research, you will get to a point when you will feel comfortable with a decision

because it will be an informed one. Ask all the questions you need to ask. I

did, and my Dr was surprised I knew so much. Bottom line...we're the ones with

the fibroids and we need to take charge of our health. I know it's difficult,

but hang in there! You have my support. Best wishes. Jackie