Night Sweats Question & fibroid treatment options

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I'm 50, multiple fibroids (about 11, ranging in sizes from 9x9 mm to 4x4

cms...grapes to limes), and most likely perimenopausal. I have irregular

periods (anywhere from 18-54 day cycle, lasting 5 days to 2 weeks), heavy

bleeding, flooding and clotting, occasional pain, etc., but not so bad that my

quality of life is suffering - it's mostly inconvenience. I've just learned to

keep extra protection and extra underwear at work ! I sometimes have night

sweats - but I haven't heard that those are related to the fibroids - this is

probably the early menopause symptoms.

As to the recent thread of discussion as to when to have a surgical procedure, I

think that each of us has to do our homework, ask questions, get second or third

opinions, and come to our own informed decisions, whether that be wait and

watch, a myo, or the dreaded H-word. Surgery, ANY surgery, to me is a last

resort, rather like going to war. All other options should be explored first.

This is a great group -- very informative and supportive.

Abhaya

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