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Heavy bleeding with clots after open Myomectomy

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molly72020
molly72020

I had an open Myomectomy 18 days ago, with 19 fibroids removed. I was told some light bleeding & spotting was normal. However 2 days ago I started bleeding like a period, I am taking the pill which should prevent bleeding & ive had 4 zoladex injections prior to surgery. I am worried the op has not resolved the situation of uncontrollable bleeding before op. It is the weekend so can5 contact doctor at this poin5 but I am very worried and stressed by the level of bleeding. Does anyone know if this is normal? 

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  • may49858
    may49858 molly72020

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    Could it be your normal cycle? Has your uterus shrunk? 18 days is about enough timeto build endometrial lining fora period. If you still have an enlarged uterus then the period will be heavy. Took my uterus about 3-4 weeks to start shrinking. Also my period came 5 days after surgery as planned. The bleeding was enough to change pads twice aday but incomparable to the hemorrhaging from fibroids. I was not on any meds to stop my period before surgery so my experience may or may not be relevant. I hope its just your cycle before the shrinkage in uterine volume you deserve! Do see your doc
    • molly72020
      molly72020 may49858

      Posted

      Thank you for your message, yes my uterus was very enlarged, size of a 22 week pregnancy, so I have wondered if the bleeding is associated with the shrinkage. I am skipping the pill though and assumed that would stop me having a period. 
  • may49858
    may49858 molly72020

    Posted

    Well, If you still have an enlarged uterus (and that would be not unexpected at 18 days post) you could have built lining in all that volume. Do ask your gyne If that makes sense if he/ shehas no other explanation. All the best Molly!
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