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Heavy periods after myomectomy

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Ki2290
Ki2290

Help, I am 11 weeks post op following an open myomectomy for the removal of 5 fibroids. I hadn't had a period for many months prior to the surgery as the bleeding was so bad, causing me to be anemic I was put on medication to stop it. I am currently on my third period since the surgery and all have been severely heavy. The second one was much shorter than the first however, but for the first 1-3 days the bleeding is so heavy I have to go to the bathroom every half hour. I have spoken to my gp in my return to work assessment and she said it's something I need to discuss my consultant in my follow up appointment but that's more than a month away. Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

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  • shadae1876
    shadae1876 Ki2290

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    Hey I also had a open myomectomy to remove 1huge fibroI'd I am 10 weeks post op on my 3 period since the surgery and My period is heavy on the 2-3 day I spoke with my gyno and was told that some people just have heavy flows while others are much lighter and that it was normal I guess it was based on the type of questions asked by gyno how many pad I used in a day and the type used so I guess when you go to your follow up they will let you know if everything is OK I hope all goes well

  • f91864
    f91864 Ki2290

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    After a myomectomy the first  2 or 3 periods can be heavy, it then settles and should become lighter. Had a similar situation, my periods did become much lighter with no need for medicatioin to stop heavy bleeding. My consultant actually warned me about this after the surgery so I was not surprised. Discuss it with your consultant when you meet.
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