WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1999: Re: Problems caused by Uterine Fibroid?

Re: Problems caused by Uterine Fibroid?

From: Sharon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 5 Jun 1999 17:21:29 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 4 Jun 1999, Kitty wrote: >
>A large Fibroid was discovered in a routine pelvic exam several months
>ago. Actually, it was discovered the year prior but appeared
>insignificant at that time and this time must have been a bit larger.
>

The nurse-practitioner who did my exam said my uterus was the size of a >grapefruit. I had one episode of bleeding between periods but
>everything since that time has been normal (about every 24 days).
>Because of my age (just turned 50), she did not recommend doing anything
>about the Fibroid as Menopause normally shrinks the them. My uterus is
>tilted back as explained to me, and I believe that either the size or
>the location is causing other very uncomfortable problems. For one, I
>am always severely constipated and suffering from excessive gas that is
>not only extremely embarrassing but painful at times. I spoke to my
>gynecologist and my family doctor and both said that the Fibroid "could"
>be causing those problems. However, other than adding more fiber,
>taking Metamucil daily, drinking more water, or taking an occasional
>laxative, they suggested no other solutions because I'm not suffering
>from painful cramps nor excessive bleeding. These solutions have not
>worked and in fact, after taking Metamucil for a full week, along with a
>laxative-stool softener, and trying to increase the water, fruit juices,
>etc. I finally had some relief last night but still feel bloated and
>crampy and quite honestly very depressed. I am almost at the point
>where I'd like to lie to my Dr. about the bleeding and severe cramps
>just to get them to consider some other solution, like surgery. I don't
>look forward to surgery by any means but I need some relief and it could
>be a few years before menopause starts. Should I keep pursuing the
>issue with my Dr.? Are there other women complaining about these same
>issues? It's certainly not something I am comfortable discussing with
>anyone.

It is your body, if you feel uncomfortable with the presence of the cyst then tell your doctor. But if you do go into surgery consider a complete hysterectomy because if you are prone to have this then it can occur again. It's like playing a game of twister, "what's going to happen this year?" Menopause is a very peculiar state, I have never been so aware of my body parts. I will be 53 in June, had a benign mass and one ovary removed 2 yr. ago, tilted uterus, the whole gambit. Now I have to take estro/testostrone to compensate, and just yesterday learned I have to go in for a d&c because my period flow is screwed up. The point of all this rambling is if you are not going to use it (reproductive parts) then if surgery is your choice, why go thru the whole process several times. And the whole process can make women in this age group very paranoid and vulnerable. It's your body, your decision. The only wrong choice is usually none. I am just someone looking for answers just like you. When I feel like a whiner I just remember that this is the first real generation of women experiencing the avenues of help available, so everybody is new to this game. And it will take this generation to get it right for the next one.

--
Sharon

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