WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Fibroids

Re: Fibroids

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Feb 1998 14:57:26 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 27 Feb 1998, Tammy wrote: >
>I have been diagnosed with Fibroid Tumors of the Uterus. I was curious
>if Fibroids can cause tendernous?

Fibroids that undergo degeneration (lose blood supply and some cells die) can cause pain in the area of the fibroid.

>I have 8 Fibroids located in different
>areas of the outer wall of the Uterus. Most of the fibroids are 4cm and
>smaller. There are 2 however that are 8 to 10 cm. One is located on
>the upper part of the Uterus. I have been experiencing tenderness
>around the umbilicus area.

If the fibroids go up to the umbilicus, then it's possible to have pain in that region from them.

>My periods are heavy but regular. I have
>had a great deal of back pain and a very heavy feeling in the lower area
>of my abdomen during ministration period. Is this all normal with
>fibroids?

Very common.

>My plans are to have a complete hysterectomy soon but not able to be out
>of commission at this time. I have done some research and understand
>fibroids tend to be reoccurring.

Not once they're removed. I think you mean that new ones may grow and that's true.

>I am finished having children and
>think it best to have the hysterectomy. This was also recommended by my
>Doctor. Is there any urgency to have this done?

That's a medical decision that we can't make. Severe pain and anemia from heavy periods make it more emergent, however. Not having enough info, I'd suggest that you look into all reasonable possibilities with the attendant risks, benefits and alternatives. A hysterectomy may be right for you but we don't enough information to make that determination. If you require more unbiased information, a second opinion may be helpful.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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