WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2003: Re: V.large fibroid

Re: V.large fibroid - no shrinkage after pregnancy

From: Samir Fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 06:43:50 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 28 Jul 2003, Al wrote: >
>Uterine fibroid - No shrinkage 4 months after pregnancy.
>
>First my fibroids were discovered on outer side of the uterus in 1998
>during ultrasound scan. The size of one of them was as big as a
>grapefruit but they didn’t cause any symptoms.
>The fibroids rapidly increased in size during my recent pregnancy. Two
>of them joined together and formed a melon-size huge fibroid. Towards
>the end of my pregnancy I looked like as if I was currying triplets. My
>baby was safely delivered via c-section and I was told that the fibroid
>should shrink.
>Now, 4 months on, the fibroid hasn’t shrunk. The size is the same if
>not slightly bigger. I look like if I am 8-9 months pregnant, I have
>very restricted mobility and activity and I easily get tired which makes
>being a new mum very difficult.
>
>Please help me with advice!!!
>Does this mean it will not shrink? Does this indicate serious problem?
>Should I consider urgent surgery? Are their alternative ways to deal
>with this (apart from embolisation)?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>It is better to have it removed, you can start with LHRH injections for 3 months to help reduce the size and lessen bleeding during surgery
>--
>Al.
>PS. I am currently breastfeeding.
>

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