Scared to have a Hysterectomy

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.

Dear Lorri8
I would not wait for surgery…even if you hit menopause most women require some type of hormone replacement therapy. This will start your fibroids growing again..and probably start your symptoms as well. We would not recommend the hysterectomy, but rather just removing your tumors. Many women experience side effects of a hysterectomy that are irreversible..please read our website section. Make sure you know what you are getting into…
Good luck

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??

Dear Felicia-
Female Alternative Surgery can definitely help you. Your fibroid would not be a problem, and we frequently remove pelvic adhesions during our procedure since most of our patients come to us after having a failed previous traditional myomectomy. You would be a perfect candidate.
Give my office a call for more information.

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?

Dear Lucy-
Thank you for your posting.
Open surgery is the best answer. IF you dont treat your fibroids, they will continue to grow and eventually most women have a hysterectomy. We dont advise this type of open surgery. You need to seek out a program that can remove even the small fibroids at the center of your uterine muscle. IF you leave any fibroids behind,the disease will continue to spread. Nausea and abdominal pain may be associated with something else..like adenomyosis, which can also be laser treated with open surgery. You need to ask your doctor his/her opinion of the pain, fullness and nausea.
Our FAS program can help you and we maybe able to spare your fertility; it depends on the extensive of your disease process.
Good luck to you.