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Re: Effects and management of degenerating fibroid?

From: Avalon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 00:36:38 -0600 (CST)

At Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Alex wrote:

>
>Fibroids degenerate when they outgrow their blood supply- you can't
>guard against or prevent it. I've had several degenerated and calcified
>fibroids (have since had a hysterectomy).My impression is that they
>generally cause severe pain while degenerating, not after; however, they
>could still put pressure on surrounding areas. (I agree with your
>doctor- probably not over the hip bone.) There is a risk of infection,
>but I don't think it's very high (not a doctor, however)

Thanks for comment Alex. Some of what I've read about this in the past few days echoes your comment about the pain being a self-limiting symptom. Maybe after a couple more weeks... Hope you're feeling more comfortable since your surgery.

A.



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