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Utrine fibroids and Zoladex

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nicola99890
nicola99890

Hi i fell really ill with a Tubo-ovarian abcess in early July and they also discovered utrine fibroids within my uterus. Went back for a TVU scan and the access as halved in size but my uterus is the size of a 4month pregnancy. I have been started on Zoladex implants for 3 months to help shrink this and possibly have surgery to remone one ovary,fallopian tube and my uterus, not had any side effects as of yet, just wnanted to know if there is anybody out there who has had similar and will i gat ant side effects.

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  • karen35564
    karen35564 nicola99890

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    I wanted to let you know that I am into week 3 of the Zoladex, my period has lasted only 12 days instead of the usual. My fibroid pain has reduced in the last 4 days and I have actually been free of painkillers!

    I am going to join slimming world on Tuesday on the recommendation of my doctor. Feeling motivated and relieved. I am experiencing hot flushes, but hopefully the wild yam root will help with that.

    I just wanted to share some positive news x

    • nicola99890
      nicola99890 karen35564

      Posted

      Hi Karen

      How things,I went to slimming world ad it really works, I have now had my pre op assesment and all went well so just waiting for the 9th April , even have my hospital bag packed. !!!!

    • karen35564
      karen35564 nicola99890

      Posted

      Hi Nicola,

      that is good news! Well done you, I bet you can't wait, not too long to go either :-)

      Although this is my first week at slimming world it is going well, should be about 5lb loss. Tonight I was able to exercise for the first time in about a year without pain, just groans with the effort...I managed about 15 mins, but it is a start. If i had known what Zoladex could do for me I would have insisted on it earlier. Let me know how you get on x

  • fatema_00613
    fatema_00613 nicola99890

    Posted

    Hi.

    I feel anxious but i am glad i am not alone. I have toooo many fibroids and will start zokadex injections lasting 3 months at a time. Are the side effects really bad and how do u cope with weight gain

    • karen35564
      karen35564 fatema_00613

      Posted

      Hi Fatema 00613,

      I have loads of fibroids, I am now on month 7 of Zoladex and will have one more before my operation at the beginning of September. My side effects have been occasional headaches and hot flushes just after my injection, that's it! I have also lost nearly 2 stone in weight (yes I have been trying to!), so be positive. Even though my fibroids have still managed to grow, all the other symptoms are now manageable, for me Zoladex has been a life saver and I will always be grateful for the relief it has given me, this is what has enabled me to diet, I couldn't do it before, nor could I exercise.

  • hev36200
    hev36200 nicola99890

    Posted

    My 19 y/o daughter has an 11cm fibroid. Zoladex implant just under 3 weeks ago. Has been constantly nauseous and sick for last three days. Plan to shrink then myeomectomy. No access to anti sickness ATM as it is the weekend - pharmacy wouldn't give anything. Called ward who advised doctor on Monday or return to ward if bleeding not subside. 
  • sue47217
    sue47217 nicola99890

    Posted

    I just wanted to say that I had massive fibroids, and was measured at being the equivalent of 28 weeks pregnant when I saw the consultant prior to my full hysterectomy.

    At that point it looked likely that I would need to be cut vertically due to the size of the fibroids.

    I asked if I could have something to shrink them whilst awaiting the operation and was put on zoladex.

    My hysterectomy was just over 3 months later, by which time the shrinkage meant I was cut horizontally along my previous Caesarian scar.

    During the first month of taking the zoladex I bled like never before, including loads of mucous that was a bit like miscarrying. My assumption is that this was the fibroids breaking down a bit. After 3 weeks the bleeding stopped and did not recur.

    After that I had hot flushes and headaches.

    I would recommend the zoladex as reducing the size of the fibroids made me more comfortable and made my hysterectomy easier.

    • karen35564
      karen35564 sue47217

      Posted

      I was on Zoladex and while I would recommend it as it massively relieved my pain symptoms, be cautious as for me it did not shrink my fibroids. It just slowed their growth, but they did still grow.
    • soph88550
      soph88550 karen35564

      Posted

      Hi

      Just saw all the comments regarding fibroids and zoladex. I was given the injection in September the three month dosage. I had my operation 2 weeks ago. Removed 12 fibroids didn't remove one as it was too dangerous. I had a myomectomy. My question is do the size effect ware off and when. I get really bad hot flushes. And since I took the injections my sex drive is zero. Will I ever feel normal again.

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