Re: fibroids and bleeding -question

[Guest guest]

It is not the size, but the location of fibroids that cause bleeding

problems. Even the tiniest fibroid inside the uterine cavity

(submucousal fibroids) can cause extreme bleeding problems. The

fibroids itself does not bleed, but interferes with the normal

contractions of the uterus during the period. This website has a

good explanation of why this happens:

http://repmed.com/fibroids.html. The good news about many

submucousal fibroids is that they can be removed by hysteroscopic

resection, which is an outpatient procedure with no incision. The

catch is that you have to find a doctor with the skills and training

to do this type of procedure. Unfortunately many docs who don't

have the skills won't bother to refer you to one who does, who you

need to do your own legwork to find the right doctor.

> Hi there,

>

> How big does a fibroid have to be before I would expect to bleed

from

> it and why do they make us bleed. I have one in the back of my

> uterus. I am new to this so any info. is appreciated. Mine is 2

> inches big.

> Thanks,

> a

[Guest guest]

thanks!

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