A Grapefruit in my Belly

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Hello,

I am new to this group and dx with a uterine fibroid 3 years ago

that was not too large at the time.

I just returned from my physical where my doctor told me that my

uterus was quite enlarged and he felt that my fibroid was the size

of a grapefruit. I am slim and have had to re-invest in some new

blue jeans this year and chalked it up to turning 40 last December

and the middle age spread.

Now I know who the culprit is and I am wondering how big this thing

that is playng havoc with my figure might get. I also have been

having bladder difficulties with regards to chronic urinary urgency.

Hmmm kind of like when I was pregnant.

I am not experiencing any pain but do and have always had very heavy

periods with heavy lower pressure on one of the flow days. The doc

basically told me that if I could live with it and I wasn't

experiencing pain that the best thing to do is to watch and wait and

hope that it doesn't grow too much more and wait for menopause when

it will start to shrink.

Menopause is quite possibly a ways away and I really do not like the

idea of looking pregnant for the next 5-10 years. What are the best

options for large fibroids....how big can they get ?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

D