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Helen |
I am 49 years old and two months ago, a fibroid tumor the size of a grapefruit was found on my uterus. My ob-gyn, after looking at the CAT scan ,assured me that is was not cancerous (I am a breast cancer survivor for 18 years!)and that I probably had this for a very long time. He did not immediately suggest a hysterectomy and wanted to see me again in two months to monitor its growth. I am in the beginning stages of menopause in that I just recently skipped a period and then experienced heavy bleeding with the next one. I am wondering why after all these years after breast cancer, none of my doctors have been concerned about my estrogen levels, the use of progesterone, the AMAS test, etc. etc. What are some good questions that I should be asking my doctor? Thanks for your assistance. Helen |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Helen- |
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Heather |
I am a 24 year old woman who after a check up with the doctor for irregular periods and severe abdominal pain was told I may have a fibroid tumor. My doctors plans are as follows; take a prescription drug called provera to regulate my period, once period has started follow up visit only if pain continues, if follow up is needed an ultra sound will be done. My question is, will surgery be needed in every fibroid case or does it depend on the severity???? I have read a lot on these tumors and I can relate to a lot of the problems occuring with others. i.e. PAINFUL periods, frequent urination, pain in lower abdomin and lower back, very heavy and clotty perioids and fatigue. Your advice is greatly appreciated. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Heather- |
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Brandy |
I am 39 years old and just a couple of days ago I was told I had a tomor and when I ask the doctor what could they do they to me nothing that if it did not give me any pain there was no need to bother it. Then he told me my uterus look a little thick then usually and I could be in a early stage of pregnancy. The concern I have with this is my stomach is bloated like I am expecting and it will not go down. They didn’t notice the tumor til they did a ultersound from the vagina. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Brandy- |