Fibroid Surgery
I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids last year. I had three of them, one the size of a grapefruit. I had the surgery and all went well although I don't do pain medication well at all and therefore, had to spend an extra day in the hospital. I thought I was having a reoccurrence about six months ago. Call me crazy, but I lost the extra twelve pounds I was carrying around (I'm only 5'2", small boned, so that is a substantial amount for me), and my fibroid symptoms have virtually disappeared. I also found meditation has helped me immensely.
I am 52 and still have not gone through menopause. When I had the fibroids, I thought I would bleed to death each month. Now although my periods are different, and seem to last a little longer, they are normal enough and I only have one every other month now. I don’t take any hormones but have noticed I am having a few hot mini-spa moments.
Has there ever been any study done on being overweight and developing fibroids I wonder? Tami
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Thanks for the article. I am figuring you had a UFE? Did your doctor address the fertility issues with that? What was your total recovery time from the medication?
I have fibroids. I don't need surgery right now, but I am interested in learning more about your surgery. Can you tell me more about it? Thanks.
Here is a great article. It is a much better alternative to have the embolization surgery than the big "H" surgery. It is minimally invasive compared to a hysterectomy. I was in the hospital for two days but some women stay for only one and it really had to do with my recovery from the medication and not the procedure. You may be more drug tolerant than I was. Tami
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050104113222.htm
Hi Tami, Thanks for sharing your story. To answer your question, yes .... there is evidence that being overweight can contribute to fibroids. In fact, for very heavy women, the risk is two to three times greater than average. Also, red meat and excessive alcohol consumption seem to increase a woman's risk for fibroids. For more, visit this link.
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