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Hi there
I have seen Gynae consultant who has told me I have a 16 week uterine mass, I hate that word mass being an admin assistant for 2 G.P's , they have to call it that until it's out and they have tested it, they are never to sure what it is. I have been given the choice of Embolisation or Hysterectomy to be honest I don't want either, but being 46 and as there is a very strong link that you mimic your mum when it comes to menopause I have another 10 years of symptoms and ever growing fibroids I really should consider one would love to know your thoughts, also as I have had 3 caesarreans there could be a lot of complications due to scar tissue. I would love to here your thoughts.
Thanks from a very nervous lady.
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ali86305 196868
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I had a scan that picked up all the fibroids, the embolisation doesn't sound very nice you have to stay awake for the procedure they insert like a catheter up through your groin squirt dye in to locate fibroids then they inject through your belly into fibroids which cuts of blood supply, but this doesn't stop others growing as they feed on blood supply and hormones. And a lot of women go onto having a hysterectomy anyway. At least with hysterectomy your knocked out also with both procedures I would be in hospital for 4 days and off work for 6 weeks.
Thanks for your reply
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He has told me there could be complications as I will have a lot of scar tissue from caesarreans my bowel and bladder could be stuck to uterus I know they have to tell you worst case cenario, but there is a lot to think about. x
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debbie37240 196868
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I am sorry you feel this way. I totally get it.
Here is some news for you. You could still have a hysterectomy and keep your ovaries. This is what they are doing with me, because I am only 42 and she feels no need to take them.
This is an option and you might think it's a good one, I don't know. I am sure they will test you and see how you are and let you know. Ask questions as many as you need to so you are comfortable.
Please keep me posted with what you decide. I'll be thinking about you!!
Take care,
Debbie
elana59322 196868
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jaspy 196868
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I am the same age as you and have just had a comparable size fibroid removed after 3 months on Esmya ( contolled the horrific beeding but didn't shrink the fibroid).
I had a TCRF procedure to remove the fibroid via my cervix as my hospital has an excellent reputation for this procedure, although mine was classed as borderline sizewise.
I just hope I don't get a recurrence but at least know the symptoms now.
I hope you find a treatment that suits you - and that you recover well.
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