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lorri8 |
I am 53 years old. I’ve had 4 children all by cesearean section. I have always had heavy periods lasting 7 days or more. In the last 6 years, my periods are extremely heavy, with huge clots. I have anemia and fibroid tumors. Last year my doctor tried endometrial ablation but could not do it as she was afraid of rupturing other organs because the tumors were large and close together. I decided to do a wait and see. I have been told that these fibroid should shrink once I start menopause. One year later, I am still experiencing anemia and heavy bleeding. My gyno has recommended a hysterectomy which I am scheduled for May. I don’t want to do this as I have already had 4 surgeries. Am I in any danger. Should I try to wait. I feel lousy. I have had one lupron shot and still feel lousy. I got my period again. I don’t know what to do. Does anyone else have this problem at this age. I really feel something else is wrong but the doctor doesn’t seemed too concerned. |
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Dr. Tirso del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Lorri8 |
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Felicia Broschart Unregistered guest |
My Dr. is suggesting a hysterectomy due to my fibroid. It is not huge 6cm, but is at the top of my uterus. He believes I have adhesions from 2 prior c-sections that have attached my uterus to the abdominal wall. My uterus is mishapen and is high in my abdominal cavity. I have a constant feeling of pressure and frequent urination. I am not fond of the thought of a hysterectomy, even though I am not planning on more children, I am 44 and have had my tubes tied. Would your procedure work even if I have adhesions?? |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) Moderator Username: Doctor Post Number: 32 |
Dear Felicia- |
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Lucy Unregistered guest |
I am 37 years old and still trying to have a baby of my own. I have had a fibroid and a cyst removed by open surgery at different times. A scan last February revealed that I have fibroids again. The doctor asked me not to worry as they are not big in sizes. I now feel very full and nuseated most of the times and abdominal pain has added to the discomfort. I am scared of open surgery. What do I do? |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) Moderator Username: Doctor Post Number: 45 |
Dear Lucy- |