Re: just found fibroids...wondering abt treatment

[Guest guest]

why not myo but embolization? its effect is not well known on uterus and

preserving fertility

themis973 themis973@...> wrote: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]

it seems that myo would take too much of the uterus (4 fibroids,

intamural (in the muscle wall) and submucosal (protruding into

uterine lining)) and would surely leave me sterile so, it seems

hyserectomy, UFE, or continue to suffer are my choices at this pt. -

-- In uterinefibroids , s v

wrote:

> why not myo but embolization? its effect is not well known on

uterus and preserving fertility

>

> themis973 wrote: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]

it seems that myo would take too much of the uterus (4 fibroids,

intamural (in the muscle wall) and submucosal (protruding into

uterine lining)) and would surely leave me sterile so, it seems

hyserectomy, UFE, or continue to suffer are my choices at this pt. -

-- In uterinefibroids , s v

wrote:

> why not myo but embolization? its effect is not well known on

uterus and preserving fertility

>

> themis973 wrote: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]

it seems that myo would take too much of the uterus (4 fibroids,

intamural (in the muscle wall) and submucosal (protruding into

uterine lining)) and would surely leave me sterile so, it seems

hyserectomy, UFE, or continue to suffer are my choices at this pt. -

-- In uterinefibroids , s v

wrote:

> why not myo but embolization? its effect is not well known on

uterus and preserving fertility

>

> themis973 wrote: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]

Themis973:

I hear ya!!! As soon as I was diagnosed with 5 fibroids, my Dr recommended the

wait and see approach for 6 months. I'm 32, no boyfriend, etc. He knew that I

would consider children after I finished graduate school and found a boyfriend.

After 6 months, mu ultrasound showed 11 fibroids. He said I needed to have a

myomectomy to keep my uterus. I took Lupron for 3 months and had my myo on

April 2. I realize my fibroids could grow back. He removed 13 and

endometriosis. I feel at least I did all I could. I can't think of having

children until next year when I finish school. I feel that not only society is

pressuring me to get married and have children, but now my own body is too.

Well, I don't regret my decisions. I'm glad I had the myo. And, we'll see what

happens with a boyfriend and children in the future. I understand how you feel.

Take it day by day. That's what I'm doing. Let me know if I can help you in

any way with my experience.

themis973 themis973@...> wrote: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