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Re: 25yr old with Fibroids(I'm sacred) please help:(

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 09:41:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 21 Dec 2000, Angela wrote: >
>Hello everyone,
>
>I am a 25 yr old female with a fibroid 16-20weeks. I have been to 4
>doctors and all of them said that if i wanted to have children I would
>have to have it removed b/c they will continue to grow and affect my
>organs or my period. I am so scared because i want to have a successful
>surgery and i want to be able to have healthy children. I know God will
>give me the strength that I need to pull through this.I do not have any
>symptoms from the fibroid.No cramps,pains and my period is normal. The
>only reason I went to the doctor is b/c i noticed my stomach was
>extremely hard and when I laid down there was a slight lump just above
>my pubic hair line. I cried when I fould out I had to have surgery. My
>reproductive area is such a vital area and I want to be able to have
>health children.The surgery that was recommended to me was a myomectomy.
>
>I would grealty appreciate it if any ObGyn's would explain to me how the
>procedure works, what I should expect and about the blood lost(I am
>donating my own blood just in case I need it)That really scared me.
>
>Also if any women out there have had the (myomectomy surgery for their
>Fibroids) PLEASE share your experience with me via e-mail. It would be
>grealty appreciated. Thank you all. God Bless!

A myomectomy entails a surgical incision on the lower abdomen, just about at the pubic hair line. Once inside the abdomen, the fibroids are identified and then removed by surgical means. The uterus is repaired and the case is concluded. In some cases of myomectomy, because of the removal process, women must undergo a cesarean delivery for subsequent pregnancies because it is thought to be unsafe to labor. There can be blood loss associated with a myomectomy, but measures are usually taken to limit this.

I have cared for many women in whom I have done myomectomies and they have had successful pregnancies following. I believe you are correct in seeking the ultimate consult with your faith in God, not because this is an extreme case, but because he will certainly see you through any difficulties... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**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 e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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