Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 It's just an estimate, based on the average uterus size at a particular point in pregnancy. However, there can be a lot of variation in uterus size during pregnancy, so I think the " pregnant uterus " analogy doesn't work well. I barely looked pregnant until about the seventh month of my pregnancy, even though I had a large fibroid. In the Files section of this Web site, Carla posted a document with info about various size references (pregnancy, fruit, sports, etc.). The NUFF_charts.pdf file is at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/files/ Personally, I'd rather not take a risk on a hysterectomy. See post 49037 if you'd like to read more: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/message/49037 Cheryl At 03:38 PM 6/17/2004 +0000, you wrote: >I'm curious about how uterus size is determine. I keep reading post >stating the size of the uterus as 10 weeks or 14 weeks or whatever, >my doctor only told me my uterus was enlarged and that my largest >fibroid is 5cms up from 2 cms last year. She didn't assigned a >number. I know I look about 3mos pregnant. But I'm not sure how >much of that is the fibroids and how much is the weight I've gained >from being on Depo Provera to control the bleeding. (drug from hell >don't ever take it - - I took only one dose) I'm currently >considering a hyster because I can't find anyone in Houston, Tx who >is willing to do a myo on a 42 yr old who doesn't want more children. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 It's just an estimate, based on the average uterus size at a particular point in pregnancy. However, there can be a lot of variation in uterus size during pregnancy, so I think the " pregnant uterus " analogy doesn't work well. I barely looked pregnant until about the seventh month of my pregnancy, even though I had a large fibroid. In the Files section of this Web site, Carla posted a document with info about various size references (pregnancy, fruit, sports, etc.). The NUFF_charts.pdf file is at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/files/ Personally, I'd rather not take a risk on a hysterectomy. See post 49037 if you'd like to read more: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/message/49037 Cheryl At 03:38 PM 6/17/2004 +0000, you wrote: >I'm curious about how uterus size is determine. I keep reading post >stating the size of the uterus as 10 weeks or 14 weeks or whatever, >my doctor only told me my uterus was enlarged and that my largest >fibroid is 5cms up from 2 cms last year. She didn't assigned a >number. I know I look about 3mos pregnant. But I'm not sure how >much of that is the fibroids and how much is the weight I've gained >from being on Depo Provera to control the bleeding. (drug from hell >don't ever take it - - I took only one dose) I'm currently >considering a hyster because I can't find anyone in Houston, Tx who >is willing to do a myo on a 42 yr old who doesn't want more children. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 It's just an estimate, based on the average uterus size at a particular point in pregnancy. However, there can be a lot of variation in uterus size during pregnancy, so I think the " pregnant uterus " analogy doesn't work well. I barely looked pregnant until about the seventh month of my pregnancy, even though I had a large fibroid. In the Files section of this Web site, Carla posted a document with info about various size references (pregnancy, fruit, sports, etc.). The NUFF_charts.pdf file is at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/files/ Personally, I'd rather not take a risk on a hysterectomy. See post 49037 if you'd like to read more: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/message/49037 Cheryl At 03:38 PM 6/17/2004 +0000, you wrote: >I'm curious about how uterus size is determine. I keep reading post >stating the size of the uterus as 10 weeks or 14 weeks or whatever, >my doctor only told me my uterus was enlarged and that my largest >fibroid is 5cms up from 2 cms last year. She didn't assigned a >number. I know I look about 3mos pregnant. But I'm not sure how >much of that is the fibroids and how much is the weight I've gained >from being on Depo Provera to control the bleeding. (drug from hell >don't ever take it - - I took only one dose) I'm currently >considering a hyster because I can't find anyone in Houston, Tx who >is willing to do a myo on a 42 yr old who doesn't want more children. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 In a message dated 6/17/2004 11:42:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, hellis13@... writes: I'm currently considering a hyster because I can't find anyone in Houston, Tx who is willing to do a myo on a 42 yr old who doesn't want more children. If you want to keep your uterus, don't give up! Maybe you could go to another nearby city to find a good doctor who will do the myomectomy if that's what you really want. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 Find another Dr. who can do myo! --- suza622@... wrote: > In a message dated 6/17/2004 11:42:33 AM Eastern > Daylight Time, hellis13@... writes: > I'm currently considering a hyster because I can't find anyone in > Houston, Tx who is willing to do a myo on a 42 yr old who doesn't > want more children. ===== Kathy Cousins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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