Fibroids......What are the options ?

Hi

I have over 20 fibroids and a enlarged cervix.I started my periods aged 9 and they were awful.I really suffered and was admitted to hospital in 2003 and it was found that I had a fibroid the size of a orange.It was removed but it didn't make any difference.In 2011 I went on a diet and it was only when I lost five stone that my periods became much lighter.In 2012 my periods went back to being really heavy,I had a scan and was told there were five very small fibroids which they refused to remove,I tried different tablets and had injections but it did not make any difference.

Last year it got really bad and I went to my doctors who was not helpful so I changed my doctor and was referred to see a gyne.I had a scan and it was found that I had over 20 fibroids some small and some large.The gyne I saw insisted that the only optiion was to have a hysterectomy which I refused.I am 50 and although I will not be having any children it seem so final.I opted for a fibroid embolisation on June 24th.I had for some reason stopped having my period in May.The whole procedure took less then a hour,I had some discomfort but was out of bed very quickly and went home the next day.

I was told by the surgeon that it looked like I was going through the menpause so the fibroids would of gone anyway,My pain has gone and I have not had a period.

I remember the days like you were I would sit in the bath till the blood flow had stopped and leaking through my clothes.Its your body so don't let anyone talk yu into having a hysterectomy there are other options.

Love Millie

there is a good website with information that might help you. best of luck. there are lots of options out there. you don't have to have a hysterectomy unless you are positive for cancer vs. being a benign tumor.

[b]http://www.fibroidsproject.com/resources[b].html