Fibroid in uterus

Hi luv i woudnt worry about it being cancer most off them are not I got them I'm waiting to have a hysterectomy because off fibroids but my one as attached to my right kidney so it is deflating im on prostap injection and hrt to try and shrink it before I go under xx

I would not worry about cancer. This biopsy is something Drs do as part of their 'work up' and ticking box procedure. I actually said 'no' to it, myself as involves a very small tube like a hysteroscopy going up into the womb. I only agreed to it to be done when I discovered I would benefit from having a fibroid removed by hysteroscopy at the same time and under anaesthetic... In order to deal with your fibroid and know more about it you need to have an ultrasound scan or MRI ( preferred) and to know what type it is ( submucosal, submural or subserosal)... This biopsy won't tell you anything on the 30th it is just for the Drs to tick their own box. It could even hurt a little without painkillers...We need to stand up to Gynaecologists. I did.. It's about helping us to feel better not prodding us about to suit their own agenda and tick their own boxes.   Fibroids are not usually cancer and the test is for uterine cancer they do so know for sure you don't have before treatment but a very small chance and not linked to fibroids. A Gynae I saw agreed I did not need it straight away and could have it whilst removing a submucosal fibroid later on ( which would be helping me )   Find out more before agreeing to everything the Gynae says to do is my advice.   You obviously don't mind a smear being done by a man. I would prefer a woman.  Can't help but think why would a man choose to be a Gynaecologist.   Try to get a scan to know what type of fibroid first , what size in cms and what the treatment options are is my advice. People on this forum also know about treatment options too if you want to share.  Good luck  

I am not a physician but NO Doctor I have ever seen for fibroids (and I have seen 8 over 13 years) has offered a biopsy of the fibroid. I would ask him why not an ultrasound or MRI? Biopsy just sounds invasive. That sai d, the timing of your symptoms and his diagnosis are interesting. Always ask as many whys as you can before you submit to any procedure. In terms of solutions_ I just got an abdominal myomectomy in May to remove 15 ugly fibroid critters. There are other options for you. Be encouraged.

Hi Jennie, 

As others have said don’t worry about cancer, most are non cancerous and they just have to rule out it’s not.  After that, then you decide what the best option for you is. For everyone it’s different. I did the UFE. Best thing I did. But look into what’s best for your situation. You will be ok. Don’t worry. Good luck. 

I was diagnosed with large grapefruit sized one. Consultant said it’s very rare that they are cancerous and never suggested a biopsy.

I’m getting an abdominal hysterectomy on Monday. Have had x3 prostap injections and HRT to shrink it prior to surgery. 

Had 6wks of tiredness, dizziness etc... low iron often the cause. Also had back pain and pins and needles in one leg. The lethargy and exhaustion is unreal!! Totally feel for you. I’ve had plenty of gentle walking and rest and a healthy diet to prep for surgery. Hoping to keep ovaries so won’t need HRT. Although it’s a big procedure, I just can’t wait to get it over and get my life back. I’m 44, never had any gynae probs and never heard of fibroids until I ended up in a&e with severe abdominal pain!! There are solutions and this difficult time will pass for you.Explore all options open to you and hopefully you can began some form of treatment soon. These things are crazily common and can be sorted. Stay positive!