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Need Advice re. Fibroids

  • 23-04-2012 07:34AM
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    aisher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭


    I have a large fibroid which is causing some pain and heavy periods - I can live with it as its really only a problem around the time of the month, also am anemic - but I met with a Gyne and he has suggested I have a full Hysterectomy - I am 42 and I am not really ready for such a big Op - I am fearful of losing the ovaries and going into menopause right away :(
    I have searched on line and two other alternatives have popped up - Myomectomy (surgery to remove the fibroid only) and Uterine Artery Embolization (cuts the blood supply off to the fibroid). My Hysterectomy is schedule for August but I am thinking of cancelling - or meeting with the Gyne again and asking about these two options - I am confused as to why neither was suggested by him in the first place - some background to my visit - he did not have my GP referral letter or my vaginal scan report - basically following a 5 min conversation he booked me in for the hysterectomy :confused: I feel I am being railroaded into this Op without any alternatives.
    Anyone any advice on how you have dealt with Fibroid and what treatments you had??
    Sorry for the long essay!
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