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Cunah |
I am about at the end of my rope with these Gynecologists! I am 52 years old and suffering with approximately 3 fibroids (average 14 weeks in size). Since 1998, I have been having a lot of pain and heavy bleeding. I have been to 3 different doctors who don’t advocate a myomectomy at my age. The only options I have been given are the Lupron shots or hysterectomy which are not optons for me. Over the past 3 years I have looked to natural alternatives that seemed to have worked for a while,including Dr. Lee’s progesterone treatment. Searching for other alternatives, I came across UAE (Uterine Artery Embolization) and consulted my doctor about this procedure. My doctor now has given me UAE as an option. Although, I would opt for this procedure over a hysterectomy, I am still not comfortable with it. Restricting blood flow to the uterus in my opinion, can cause other problems with the uterus. I have been trying to wait for menopause but a recent blood test confirmed that my blood is low and the bleeding during my periods is lasting longer (almost a month). I have been told by my doctor that I need to make a decision soon because of anemia. If I don’t get the hysterectomy, UAE is the only option I have. Could you please give me the Pros and Cons of your FAS vs UAE for Fibroids. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dea Cunah- |
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BRIDGET-H |
QUESTION??? I AM A 4O YEAR OLD AFRICAN AMERICAN. I HAVE HAD 1 SURGERY TO REMOVE FIBROID TUMORS AND ENDOMETRIOSIS. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 2 C-SECTIONS, LEAVING BEHIND SEVERAL SMALL TUMORS AFTER THE LAST BIRTH. WITHIN 5 YEARS THOSE SMALL TUMORS HAVE GROWN TO THE SIZE OF (10 WEEKS IN SIZE), HEAVY BLEEDING, CRAMPING, PAIN, BLADDER DISCOMFORT, UP ABOUT 3-4 TIMES EACH NIGHT, CONTROLLING MY BLADDER IS BECOMING A REAL PROBLEM. AFTER MY PHYSICAL IN JANUARY, 2001, MY GYNECOLOGIST RECOMMENDED A HYSTERECTOMY AND POSSIBLY REMOVING MY OVARIES IF THERE IS PRESENCE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AT THAT TIME OF THE SURGERY. (SO I WON’T KNOW THAT UNTIL I WAKE UP). I HAVE READ YOUR WEB-PAGE AND I AM AFRAID OF HAVING THE PROBLEMS THAT MENOPAUSE CAN BRING, AND HAVING TO TAKE HOROMONE PILLS THE REST OF MY LIFE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVISE THAT YOU GIVE. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!! |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Bridgit- |
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Trina |
Hello Dr. I had a very, very large uterus, MRI done in April 03 prior to UAE, confirmed a 24cm uterus. Due to fear, I waited nearly 8 years to do something about my fibroids. I did not want a hysterectomy and there were no other options offered to me. Last year, after finding out about UAE, I actualy had the procedure done. (at last MRI done at 6 month post, uterus was 17cm) I have had great relief from the horrendous bleeding, and bloating, which was my main concern. Well to make a long story short, the uae worked only about 50%. I still have a large 13cm subsersal fibroid under my left rib cage. To tell you the truth, it was on my left side that this all started. I remember clearly when I was 30 years old, I felt a tiny lump on my lower left abdomen. I regret taking the wait and see approach. Do you think that FAS could help me by removing the fibroid. I think there is a 9 cm one left in the bottom fundus of the uterus, and I believe that’s why I cannot conceive. Trina |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Trina- |