WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1998: Re: 2 Large Fibroids

Re: 2 Large Fibroids - connected through uterine wall

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 20:22:19 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Stephanie: "2 Large Fibroids - connected through uterine wall"

At Mon, 28 Sep 1998, Stephanie wrote: >
>I am 31 years old, have never had children. Was diagnosed with fibroids
>after severe menstrual pain/bleeding, pelvic exam and subsequent
>Ultrasound. Can't take birth control pills (raises blood pressure
>substantially). Currently menstrual cycle is every 22-30 days with
>11-13 days of bleeding (5-7 extremely heavy), fatigue, extreme pain
>(naproxen, ibuprofen can't touch the pain), when exercising - some
>bladder incontinence.
>
>My uterus is 11cm (normal is 7?) and said hysterectomy was only
>alternative due to the sizes and location of the fibroids. 2 fibroids
>4-11cm each - one on the inside of the uterus another attached directly
>to it through the uterine wall but located on the outside of the uterus.
>
>Questions:
>
>1) Do I have other options than hysterectomy with this condition?

A consultation with a physician skilled in operative hysteroscopy aand operative laparoscopy along with a sonohysterogram would be a greatr help in determining other options.

>2) What actually produces fibroids and how are they formed?

They are benign muscle growths and we don't know how they start. We know that one third of women have them of varying sizes and symptoms. We also know that estrogen can make them grow, as in pregnancy.

>Could a high
>protein diet or abortion contribute to their formation?

Not their formation.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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