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Re: fibroidsFrom: Annabelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:14:34 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 13 Jul 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: > >At Thu, 13 Jul 2000, P. wrote: >> >>I amd 40 years old have been diagnosed with fibroids the size of a 16 >>week pregnancy. I have no symptoms or problems. At which point is >>hysterectomy unavoidable? I am reluctant to have a major surgery when I >>feel fine. > >The 3 indications for surgery for fibroids are : Pain Excessive >menstrual flow, or Size greater than 12 weeks pregnancy size. > >Once they get that big they are usually causing a lot of pressure, >feelings of heaviness, and fullness. Also once they are that big it is >dificult to evaluate and know what is happening with the ovaries. Also >I have seen cases that I and the radiologist were sure were fibroids and >they were ovarian masses. In general once they get that big, removal is >indicated. > >RDB > >-- >R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG > >This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. >
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