Dr. Appt update - Uterine Fibroids
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Dr. Appt update - Uterine Fibroids
| Wed, 09-17-2003 - 2:51pm |
Please if there is anyone that has had uterine fibroids, can you tell me what your experience was (or is) like?
I just got a call from my Dr.'s office and found out I have uterine fibroids. They called me to come in tomorrow to go over everything, but in the meantime I am going out of my mind with worries that I may not be able to get PG.
The only thing that they told me was that my uterus was enlarged and that I have Uterine Fibroids.
Thank you for your help - I have read everything I can find on the net on "what they are" - but I cant find any info on personal experiences.
I just got a call from my Dr.'s office and found out I have uterine fibroids. They called me to come in tomorrow to go over everything, but in the meantime I am going out of my mind with worries that I may not be able to get PG.
The only thing that they told me was that my uterus was enlarged and that I have Uterine Fibroids.
Thank you for your help - I have read everything I can find on the net on "what they are" - but I cant find any info on personal experiences.
Thanks again in advance!
Stephanie

Oh yeah and remember the whole change Doctor things, the other doctor didn't even order tests that would have found this. I'm so glad you changed. It's a great reminder for us to "Go with our Gut" when you don't feel right about your Dr./Situation.
I can't give you any medical terminology or advice about them but I can tell you that I had a fibroid surgically removed about 3 years ago. The reason they finally found it was that AF's had gotten really heavy, extended to 10-14 days and were really painful. They found it using ultrasound. My doctor told me that if I had tried to get pregnant at that time, it never would have happened because it was completely blocking the passage for the little swimmers. I don't know if they can be cancerous or not, hopefully someone else will come along that can give you more information on it. Mine were not but because of the pain involved, I had it removed. BTW, fibroids are heredity as far *as I know*. My mom and several of my sisters have had them.
Kathy
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Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06
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Tara
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this will be a long night for me because as alot of you know, i am the "obsession queen!" LOLOLOL
there is 1 of 3 different types of fibroids that can cause infertility. (according to what i have read on the net). so of course i automatically think this is what i have!
my appt isnt until 4:30 tomorrow, so friday i will post about my dr. visit.
Thanks again!!
(((HUGS))))
Stephanie
I wanted to emphasize that the fibroid I had is not stopping me from conceiving right now. The only reason I had it removed was due to the long AF time and pain associated with it. Only after my doctor removed it did she tell me the size of it and that I would have had problems conceiving because it was blocking my tubes.
Please don't take anything I said to mean that you will have problems. I'm sure your doctor will give you the best advice and options you have available. BTW, none of my sisters or mom had to have any surgery because of theirs and they all have children :)
(((hugs)))
Kathy
I am still worried (i cant help it) But I am going to try to stop freaking out.
I always seem to think the worst, so I will just try and relax. Your post has helped me alot though!
Stephanie
~hoping i have great news after my dr. appt. tomorrow~