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jennifer36212
jennifer36212

I have a fibroid that was 10 cm and had the UFE procedure done and recently went back to the doctor and they told me the fibroid is still 8 cm. I have pain prior to menses thats so bad I have to miss work and the bleeding has led me to be anemic. My doctor is now wanting to do a hysterectomy and I'm so afraid to have a surgery but the pain and bleeding I deal with are unbearable.

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  • vivienne34555
    vivienne34555 jennifer36212

    Posted

    The Fibroids do not shrink overnight. its a continuous process. This information should have been explained to you.

    • cmak
      cmak jennifer36212

      Posted

      Oh no so sorry a year is long enough for it to have shrunk. Maybe you can repeat the UFE?

      How old are you maybe you're also close to menopause.

      Am at 11 months post UFE and have not had a period for the last 2 cycles. My fibroid shrunk completely, while some were expelled after shrinking. Am 50.

      Wishing you the best! Please keep us posted.

    • jennifer36212
      jennifer36212 cmak

      Posted

      I'm 37 so they said other meds could put me into early menopause or stop bleeding but not shrink the fibroid or stop the pain.

    • cmak
      cmak jennifer36212

      Posted

      There must be an explanation why the fibs haven't shrunk much after a year. Was the procedure dome by an Intervention Radiologist?

  • kimjon
    kimjon jennifer36212

    Posted

    I just had UFE done in August. they told me 3 to 6 months to see my fibroid shrink and that it would shrink about 30-50%. My fibroid is 14 X 15cm.

    • jennifer36212
      jennifer36212 kimjon

      Posted

      I had some relief in the beginning but now the symptoms have returned.

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