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Re: A Second Opinion? Multiple FibroidsFrom: Robert Radnich, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 2 Jul 1997 19:46:00 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 2 Jul 1997, Fiona wrote: > >Hi, > >Yesterday I was diagnosed to have multiple fibroids thru a scan - 3 fibroids >about 4 cm diameter and some smaller ones. My gynae has told to go for a total >hysterectomy ASAP. I have 2 children, aged 10 and 12. I am 38 years old. I have >been experiencing terrible menstrual cramps for the last 4-5 months. Do you >think >I need to see another gynae about the surgery? Are there any drugs which I can >take instead of resorting to surgery which I am so terrified of? > >Thank you for your kind attention. >Please reply asap. > >Thanks again. >Fiona The approach to take depends on many factors. There are medications available that will shrink the fibroids, stop the bleeding and pain. They are expensive, however, and are only temporary. If you are having such severe symptoms from the fibroids you probably should consider hysterectomy, as the problems tend to get worse as long as your ovaries are continuing to function - which should be at least another ten years.
-- R.H. Radnich,MD,FACOG OB/GYN Associates of Dover 540 S. Governors Ave. Dover, Delaware 19904
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