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Re: Fibroid

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 16 Mar 2001 05:54:55 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Amy wrote: >
>I have posted a few messages here regarding our situation. My husband
>has a low sperm count and we have had 2 m/cs within a 5 month time
>period. Since my first m/c (D & C) I have noticed a dull pain/ache in
>my right ovary area. This ache appears the same week of ovulation (but
>it's a different ache than ovualtion). My Ob/gyn thought it was
>probably scar tissue. To make a long story short, the nurse called
>today to tell me that I have a fibroid in the lower right interior of my
>uterus. I have an appt. to see the Ob/Gyn on Tuesday. Can you please
>help me out here with what type of questions I should ask.
>
>My husband and I are classified as "infertile" because of his problems;
>however he have concieved twice, both ending in m/c. Should I be overly
>worried about this fibroid? I have not noticed my periods being heavy or
>anything out of the ordinary. I am still having 28 day cycles. This
>fibroid did not appear in my Aug. ultrasound (prior to D & C). I think
>this started in about Sept because that's when I started noticing the
>discomfort before and after ovulation. Why would the pain only be
>noticed that time of the month? I was pretty pronounced during my second
>pregnancy/miscarriage. I felt tingling down my right leg, but I thought
>it was miscarriage related.
>
>Based upon our circumstances, should I go to a RE vs. staying with my
>Ob/Gyn? What level of care can an Ob/Gyn offer for fibroids?
>
>Thanks so much!
>
>--
>Amy
>
>--
>Amy
>age 26 ttc #1 since Oct. 99
>m/c Aug 00, Jan 01
>male factor infertility
>

Fibroids can cause Pain or bleeding. They seldom if ever cause miscarriage, but may prevent pregnancy altogether. The pain can be cyclical because fibroids do respond to estrogen. It makes them grow.

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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