I developed fibroids some three years back and am advised to go for operation. But due to some velicose veins which I have I fear. And most of the time am anaemic. Pliz do advise. Thank you.
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Hope this helps. Fibroids are not generally life threatening. Most women that have fibroids suffer heavy menstruation and that tends to make you anemic.  There are alternatives to surgery and they include use of a catheter to cut off the blood supply to the fibroid and it eventually sloughs off the uterine wall and you will pass out the pieces (falls out in chunks).  A small tube is inserted in the main blood vessels that supply the fibroid and blocks the blood from reaching the fibroid.  Generally takes a few months and is painless and no surgery or hysterectomy.  Also, if they are not very large a D&C (Dilation & Cutterage) may be performed.  Basically, they give you a general anasthetic, dilate your cervix and scrape the fibroids off your uterus.  If you have not had a child, some doctors may recommend pregnancy depending on the size or location of the fibroids but you will have to monitor your pregnancy closely as fibroids my grow during pregnancy.  Other doctors recommend partial or radical (total) hysterectomy; I disagree with that option unless your bloodloss is so great that your life is in danger or the fibroid is so big that it's putting you in danger.  Finally, if you are not comfortable with your doctor's option of surgery, get a second & third opinion.  Research treatment options and discuss them with your doctor(s).
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I' m not sure why at this point someone has not addressed surgery. Is she being followed by a cardiologist? Unless something else is the cause of what sounds to be heart failure, it seems like her regurg. is finally become symptomatic. Has no one approached her about surgery? Has she been told for some reason that she is inoperable? You definetely don't want to jump into surgery if you dont need to. I feel like I need more info to adequately answer your question though. What I would do is direct these questions towards her doctor, preferably a cardiologist. Has she had a heart cath yet?  If not, maybe see if its time. Email me if you find out more or if you have anymore questions. Im a RN in the cardiovascular ICU, I specialize in heart surgery. Good luck to you guys!
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Hi there - I had CIN III and had to have LLETZ surgery to remove it - since I am an extremely nervous patient with anything to do with "that area" they put me under general anasthetic - having CIN II or III does not mean you have cancer or anywhere near it - it means you have cell changes which - left untreated - could one day turn to cancer - you are been treated though so have nothing to worry about - they laser out your bad cells and normally this does the trick - you go back to normal by your next smear check - on the odd occasion where the fisrt time doesn't work you go back again, remeber though - you are unlikely to get cancer - those who DON'T get checked out are more likely to.  I had my last one 5 weeks ago and I have to say the biggest ball ache of all has not been able to have sex with my fella!!! I bled for about 10 days - I had pain in my belly but only as bad as period pains and I still feel the odd twinge now and then - I have had the all clear from my doctor and now have to look forward to a smear in March to see if for the first time in 9 years I might get a NEGATIVE smear!!!!!!!!  fingers crossed!! \n\nGood luck with your surgery - its not pleasant - anything down there is never pleasant at the doctors, but it is bearable and you will be fine!!
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Have you checked this out with your local doctor or gynaecologist? if you have had this "dragging feeling" since your operation it is somthing that you need to check out so that you can be sure in your own mind that there is  nothing that you need to be concerned about. I hope that this helps you.
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See your doc and ask about Endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, dyfunctional uterine bleeding and any other potential cause.  The cause will determine the treatment.  You don't have to suffer; there are some successful treatments out there and you're not alone.  What you are experiencing is not normal and should be addressed.  Hang in there and good luck.
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You should go see your doctor.  My Mom is 43, and she had the same problem.  It turned out to be Fibroids.  She had to have surgery, and is doing much better now.
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I had my tubes tied to and well my periods actually have gotten longer :( *waaa* lol . But no it won't make you hit menopause early  my mother had hers done years ago she is almost 50 now and she still hasn't been through menopause yet. I agree with periods bieng pointless. Ah well what can ya do.
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Myomectomy or myolosis (surgical removal/resection of the fibroids), uterine artery embolization (blockage of the blood supply to the fibroids), hysteroscopic resection (surgical resection), GnRH agonist drug treatment (drug therapy with Lupron Depot...I'd rather suffer daily all the days of my life from the worst crippling pelvic pain than be subjected to that horrendous, miserable drug again but that's just me).  Good luck to you and feel better.
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HEy, I had the laser surgery august 2005 which is suppose to close the main veing and shrink the others to get rid of them Mine are like really bad well i had the surgery and they came back 2 weeks later and lookin even worse now well in Jan. My leg was hurting really bad i work in a nursing home so im on my feet all the time well any way i went to the ER and tehy did a ultra sound on my leg and told me i have a blood clot in my leg now I was suppose to go in the 29th of this month to have the veins completely removed but i lost my insurance so i had to cancel my surgery....i have pictures after my surgery if you would like to see them you can email me at puppyeyez2000_99@yahoo.com or any other questions i'll try to answer  and i forgot to add i'm only 23  years old
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I just had the Novasure procedure 5 days ago.  I had it done on Thursday afternoon, and went to work the very next day.  The procedure took 90 seconds to complete.  I was on my period the day I had it done, and was spotting a little when I left.\n\nI looked into this after being told by my physician that I should have a hysterectomy.  I only know 2 people who have had this done.  One has not had a period for 3 years since, the other had it done 1 year ago and has not had a period since.  \n\nThe doctor told me that 40% of women had no periods after, & 60% would have light to moderate periods once a month.  I hope I I'm in the 40% bracket.\n\n I had 2 periods a month (heavy) lasting 7 days, was diagnosed with multiple calcified fibroid tumors, but had normal paps, and my uterus & overies were of normal size.\n\nThis procedure was done in the doctor's office.  I went home right after.  I suffered strong cramps for a few hours after I got home.  They were milder the next day.  Today, 5 days later, I don't even need a Motrin
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It is possible you have a Uterine Fibroid (s)?  I have suffered from them for many years myself.\n\nYou can find information on them at webmd.com\n\nYou'll find there are many options If this is what they find after the Ultrasound is done.\n\nYou age and hopes for raising a family will determine the best treatment for you to take.
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It is very important for a woman to have a yearly physical exam beginning when they turn 18.  I was scared my first time when I went at 18.  I am now 47.  It is not my favorite thing to go in for my yearly physical, but I do it anyway.  It is important to find a doctor you are comfortable with since they will be checking you in your most private areas.  I have a wonderful woman doctor who is so kind and gentle.  She explains everything she is doing and let's me know ahead of time what she is going to do and what I will feel.  She also sits and talks with me first before the exam.  Early detection of any disease has a greater chance of being successfully treated.  A yearly physical with a gynecologist or a family practitioner (that's who I go to) helps detect or prevent possible problems.  Call today and make the appointment.  It'll be OK and you'll be glad you did.  Tell the nurse and the doctor that it is your first yearly exam and I am sure they will be glad to help you through it.  If not, go to a different doctor.
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Sorry to say pal, but I have had the same thing and I am only 17. Hydrocele, once you have had it once, makes you more apt to get it again. I have had it 3 times already, and have had to have 3 surgeries for it. I don't know if you are fertile, but my doctor told me that I am going to be infertile because of the vericocele, and hydrocele.Hope I helped, if so can you please give me the best answer, as I have only gotten it once.  GOOD  LUCK!!!!
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Registered Nurse here;  Hun, first take a deep breath and calm down.  Your going to be okay, this is not that uncommon at all.  Now it's probably a hormonal imbalance, or irritation of cervix.  However, the most important thing you can do is schedule an appointment with a GYN he or she, will take a complete history, do an examination, draw some lab, and will be able to discuss and evaluate with you what's happening with your body.  You do need to see a Physician ASAP, for you don't want to become Anemic.  You will be fine, providing you seek Medical Attention, 99 times out of 100, it is something so minor, so don't worry, just get that appointment scheduled, and keep it.  You will be feeling better in no time, and can leave all this stress and worry behind you.  Thanks for the opportunity to address such a well written question.
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That's easy. Don't panic. I was scared before my first one. But I've had three now, and it is not painful at all. I have one before every anual exam to monitor fibroids. There is absolutely no pain. They use kind of a wand with a plastic sheath cover. To me it feels like there is barely any insertion, and I wander how they see everthing they do. You have nothing to worry about. I took the rest of the day before my first because I was nervous and upset. But was very relieved when it was all over and had been so easy.
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I'm 29 I also have 4 kids and have had my tubes tied. This often happens to me. My Dr. said I had a sensitive cervix. She also said it was common not to worry.
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I've been on it for 15 years because I had toxic shock syndrom in college and did not want a hysterectomy.  I recently discovered from a bone density test that I have thinning bones and am a candidate for osteoperosis.  My OBGYN kicked up my calcium and vitamin D, but it may be too late.  I did gain a little weight, but since I was so under-weight due to the disease, it hasn't bothered me much to gain a few pounds.  Since I cannot have children anyway, I was never told of any problems with miscarriage or defects as a result of being on depro provera for the length of time I have been.