WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1999: Re: submucosal fibroid question

Re: submucosal fibroid question

From: Donna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:49:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 30 Aug 1999, Penny wrote: >I guess I don't fully understand how it works, If only part is protruding into the cavity do they scrape or dig the rest (thats not protruding)out? I thought this proceedure could only be done on pendulating submucosal fibroids? How did you have the proceedure done by epidural?Donna
>Donna,
>In answer to your question, can the 4mm submucosal fibroid be removed with
>hysteroscopy? The answer is yes. The surgery takes about 1 hour. You can
>be awake through the procedure if you want.
>I had this done in Oct. 98, on a Friday and was back to work on Monday. I
>had two normal periods after that. (Two submucosal fibroids were removed. A
>third was too large and bled too much for removal by hysterscope.) By
>Feb.99 my menstrual flow was out of control. I then went on Lupron Depot
>injections for three months. The worst part were the hot flashes. It did
>have the desired effect of reducing the overall size of my uterus and the
>too numerous to count fibroids. I am now on BCP and feel good. My weight
>gain through all of this has been 19 pounds.:( (I am very active. I walk
>every day at least 2-3 miles as well as biking and swimming.) I am trying
>to avoid a hysterectomy. I have a great gynecologist, whom explains
>everything to me. I am a Registered Sonographer and have the luxury of
>having a scan whenever my symptoms warrant it.
>My advice to you is to talk with your doctor about options, and read
>whatever literature he/she gives to you on the subject. Good luck!
>
>Penny
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net On Behalf Of
>Donna
>Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 1:29 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH
>Subject: submucosal fibroid question
>
>I have a 4cm submucosal fibroid that is partialy protruding into the
>endrometrian lining and I was wondering if it can be removed by
>hystoscopic resection? If not, can it be removed by laperoscopicaly even
>though it's not protruding into the outside wall. Also is Lupron always
>given before a myomectomy of this type? I really would like to avoid
>this medication. Thanks Donna

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