WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Fibroid treatment, heavy bleeding

Re: Fibroid treatment, heavy bleeding

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:32:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 21 Sep 2000, Ali wrote: >
>I am still working on getting the uterine artery embolization, I have 3
>intramural fibroids (size: about 3, 2, 2 cm diameter).
>I was bleedind a lot about 8 days ago, they put me on Aygestin 5 mg. I
>was OK for a few days, now I am bleeding again. This is time of my
>regular period, so I don't know. I am passing clots.
>We consulted another doctor who said the bleeding is not because of
>fibroids! Since they are intramural, there is no reason to bleed.
>I don't know what to do, where to go. I am tired, bleeding is on and
>off since June 20th, I am in pain most of the time, there is no way I
>can do my regular activities (aerobics), any stress causes more
>bleeding. I was on Progesterone, that made me sick. I am also gaining
>weight.
>What do you think about the cause of bleeding?

Could be hormonal. Could be hyperplasia A biopsy would be indicated to find out, could be polyps.

Do you think uter. art. >embol. is going to help the bleeding?

Only if it is due to fibroids and the UAE works on you. A hysterectomy will stop the bleeding.

RDB

>Oh, I am 44, my blood tests show no signs of menopause.
>
>Thank you very much,
>
>A.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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