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Kris |
Hello, |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Kris- |
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ann |
I am a 42 year old woman who had acute anemia due to large, multiple, intramural fibroids. I have never had any children or surgeries. A gynecogolical oncologist says that I would “fare best” if I had a hysterectomy. However, I have heard that that should be a last resort. I have heard about UAE, should I get a second opinion? Thanks. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Ann- |
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Cindy |
Hi, I was recently told I had a fibroid tumor in my uterus, my periods have started to change, one was very painful and heavy. My DR. wants to wait and see how things turn out. I am 47 years old. Would a hysterectomy be the best thing for me if my periods start to become a problem. Thanks |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Cindy- |
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Janet |
How does hormone replacement therapy effect fibroids? I was told several years ago that I had fibroids, but The doctor said that they were small and that she would keep an eye on them. Well, I had a bloody discharge, which I told my doctor about immediately because this is not suppose to happen while on HRT. Does the estrogen in the HRT cause the fibroids to grow? |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Janet- |
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Tynesha |
I have recently been diagnosed with a poylp that is causing sharp pains. I am having clots, and a long cycle. I am scared be cause I am (26) and I can not understand why this is occuring. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Tynesha- |
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cherryred58 |
Dear Dr.DelJunco Jr. |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Nina- |
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Mary |
Hi Dr. delJunco Jr. I am a 46 YOW with reoccurring fibroids -2 5x6cmm that have been pressuring my bladder causing urinary retention problems. I don’t experience excessive bleeding or pain (except when palpated by my gyn). These are the same symptoms I experienced 6 years ago. At the time she recommended a hysterectomy but I opted for Lupron followed by a myomectomy. It went well except for some temporary lateral femoral cutaneous nerve numbness secondary to prolonged retractor pressure. I was asymtomatic until this fall when the pressure feeling began. The urologist checked my bladder via US -I was retaining only a couple of oz. He said this was acceptable & unless I started to have infections then I could take my time to decide what to do about the fibroids. He believed my sx’s were due to the fibroids pushing on the ureters. If I “push” then urination is easier during those times of the month when I really feel the problems. Any discomfort with intercourse can be decreased with positional modifications.Presently doing 2 months of Lupron prior to a tentative surgery scheduled next week. I see another gyn tomorrow for a 2nd opinion. Found your site today. Sooo now I am faced with the following: hysterectomy Recommended by my gyn, or a bloody myomectomy which she says she would rather not do. I had asked about vaginal or laproscopy hysterectomy but was told with a uterus as enlarged as mine(“16 weeks”) they would not be an option. Now for PMH- my mother died 16 yrs ago with cervical cancer, both my mom’s parents died of cancers of various kinds as did one of her brothers. So cancer is always in the back of my mind. Knowing this & that you don’t advocate hysterectomies willy nilly I wanted to get your imput. I have 2 adopted children by the way. Also after the myomectomy I later got pregnant to my surprise but miscarried at 11 weeks. The US had shown the fibroids were back and growing -this was in 1998. Thanks! |
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Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor) |
Dear Mary- |