Re: Advice for procedures.

[Guest guest]

Most Dr.s would recommend a MYO to preserve fertility. But Myo does lead to some

scarring sometimes which can impair fertility, have you thought of going ahead

and ttc without removing the fibroid?

[Guest guest]

I am 36 and having a myo in two weeks (YIKES). A lot of people will

say a UAE is fine if you want children. However, after extensive

research I did not have the confidence in an UAE. There are downsides

to a myo, which I am sure will be shared. HOwever, I think it has

been around longer, has stronger studies in terms of fertility. Find

the right physician who will work with you and be straight forward.

Mine said he had no doubt I could get pregnant after a myo - his

concern was my age. His and mine both. ;-)

Best of luck.

> I am new to this group and need some opinions. I am 35 years old

and

> have never had children but would like to in the future. I have a

> 4.5cm fibriod in my uterus. I am trying to decide bewteen UFE and

an

> abdominal myo. Does anyone have any insights on which procedure

> whoul be better to perserve one's fertility? Thanks. Jen

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen

Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE) is sometimes a hot topic, so I walk

on eggshells. You can get information on it from the Yahoo embo forum

and check out posts on Smartgroups UK too, even if you're not in

England. The Fibroid Place may also have the occasional post that's

helpful to you (Check archives for Embo diary).

It has been alleged that there is a possibility of the wrong vessels

being embolised by mistake, being detrimental to fertility. No doubt

you'll hear strong viewpoints on this topic. It is an allegation to

be aware of and to research. There are at least two sides to every

topic. Although this treatment seems less invasive it's still a

serious procedure.

The myomectomy is a popular choice for women wanting to retain their

fertility. My advice would be to make sure that your fibroid symptoms

aren't caused by something else, even if they are classic fibroid

symptoms. Also ask the gynaecologist about whether you would

potentially have any problems going through a pregnancy with fibroids

of your type, size and location. It is claimed for anyone that trusts

statistics, that 30% of women will get fibroids again, sooner or

later in life and 70% won't. There's also the possibility of a

cesarian section being needed for birth after a myo...it depends.

They won't take out fibroids at the same time as a cesarian birth, *I

think*. Timing may be a consideration, to ensure new fibroids don't

appear in between a myomectomy and starting a family. It is possible

to have more than one myomectomy in your life or to have different

procedures in your life.

I am roughly the same age and had an abdominal myo for the same

reason. The experience wasn't as bad as I expected. The emotions

about going through this whole business is the worst part, so try and

stay positive and to avoid internet/newspaper malpractice stories.

There are other treatments, but these two are popular choices.

All the best

Aztek

(P.S: Get a book or two on fibroids if you haven't already ages ago

like Carla Dionne and Goodwin, Broder,and Drum - Well worth it)

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I am 35 years old and

> have never had children but would like to in the future. I have a

> 4.5cm fibriod in my uterus. I am trying to decide bewteen UFE and

an

> abdominal myo. Does anyone have any insights on which procedure

> whoul be better to perserve one's fertility? Thanks. Jen

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to let all of you ladies of " advanced maternal age " -

LOL- that I am 36 and pregnant with my third child. I had a

myomectomy this past April, and it was a complete success thus far!

I am just 4 weeks along, but I wanted to offer some hope.

Unfortuately, I have another fibroid already, and am very worried

about being pg. with the fibroid--but that's another story!