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Good morning ladies.

This is my first post, but I have been reading since I

was diagnosed with fibroids. I will sum my story up

quickly. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis last year

and no treatment action was taken. Well about a month

ago things started getting really bad and my periods

had gotten so heavy I could barely walk since my blood

counts were so low.

Since I had changed insurance companies because I had

gone back to school to finish my PhD I had to visit

the school medical clinic. They were very receptive to

me and immediately recommended me to a new doctor

calling to make sure they took my insurance.

Unfortunately and fortunately, I had to go to a new

doctor since my old doctor who had diagnosed me with

adenomyosis (after an ultrasound and MRI) didn't take

my insurance. The new doc took one look at my abdomen

and said you have fibroids. He sent me for an

ultrasound and bingo there they were.

Is it normal for them to grow that fast? It was a year

since my last ultrasound where they didn't find them

and now they have grown.

His only option was a myomectomy and after much

research that is probably also the option I am

choosing. My surgery is scheduled for St. Patty's Day.

By the way I am 28 and no children and certainly want

the option in the future as I have a wonderful

boyfriend who has put up with so much.

I am worried though. How many myomectomies become

hysterctomies and what are the causes? Also I was

prescribed the pill last year? Could this have

contributed to the growth of the fibroids? Also I was

wondering how long after a myomectomy can you walk

again comfortably? My research entails field work

which at this point is alot of walking in the woods

and collecting data. How soon will I be able to return

to my work?

Luckily, I make my own schedule so it is up to me and

classwork won't be difficult since it is all sit down

work.

Any suggestions or words of encouragement are

appreciated. I have never had any surgery or been in

the hospital, but my mother passed away from colon

cancer 2 years ago and hospitals really scare me.

Thanks so much.

Becky