WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: Fibroids Hysterectomy sugery in 3 weeks

Re: Fibroids Hysterectomy sugery in 3 weeks

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Jul 2000 15:55:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 2 Jul 2000, Betty wrote: >
>I am 54 years old and I am going through memopause. I stated having
>problems with Fibroids starting in January, 2000. Before January I was
>not have any menstrual periods, just an occasional spoting now and then.
>Since January I am having heavy bleeding for 4 or 5 days with the
>periods not ending for 3 weeks, back pain, hard cramping, etc. I have
>been told I have Fibroids and have to have a hysterectomy. I have
>noticed a slight decrease in duration of heavy bleeding and cramping.
>Maybe this is because I truly do not what to have a hysterectomy.
>It has been difficult going through these menstrual cycles this year.
>But I'm having problems facing this sugery knowing I am loosing estrogen
>and the fibrods and my stomach will shrink in time. But how much time?
Betty

It does not sound to me like you can avoid this surgery. That is some pretty heavy duty bleeding you are doing. I am afraid only a hysterectomy will help. The abdominal swelling you are having due to the fibroids will cease immediately, but you will still have the post-op swelling to contend with (lasts 3-4 weeks). Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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