WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: Must fibroids be removed?

Re: Must fibroids be removed?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:24:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 31 Jan 2002, Cesca wrote: >
>I have four fibroid tumors the largest being the size of an orange. One
>possibly perpendiculated. I have no symptoms other than feeling bloated
>at times and the fact that I can feel them at my touch. Is removal
>necessary if no intenstions of becoming pregnant? Is waiting and
>watching better? The doc said they are very slow growing tumors.
>Please help and thanks for your response in advance.

If they grow large enough they can cause all kinds of bowel and bladder symptoms. They can also cause pain and or heavy bleeding. The pedunculated one could twist on its pedicle and cause pain.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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