(Excerpted from http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/uterinefibroids/) I prefer to have a myomectomy, but I only want to be cut on one time and since I have to have an abdominal myomectomy I thought it would be best to go ahead and do the hysterectomy since there is a very good chance the fibroids will return. This is an interesting [...]
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Category Archives: Interesting questions for Dr. Parker
Fibroids and Fertility
November 26, 2011 – 2:35 pm
Fibroids only interfere with fertility if they bulge into, or are very near, the uterine cavity. If not, pregnancy is possible.
Will Birth Control Pills Stop Bleeding From Fibroids?
September 4, 2011 – 5:25 pm
Dr. Parker, Thank you for writing your book. I ordered it and read it cover to cover in 2 days. It was so informative and well written! I have made an appointment to see you. I read your website and did not see any articles about treating fibroids with birth control pills as an option. [...]
Laparoscopy for Large Fibroids
July 4, 2011 – 5:27 pm
level of expertise and experience which will determine the largest size and the number of fibroids they are comfortable removing
Fibroids after Menopause
June 14, 2011 – 3:08 pm
If fibroids shrink by 50% after menopause, what would be an approximate shrinkage of the 20-22 week uterus with multiple fibroids
Endometriosis – do I need a hysterectomy, do I need my ovaries out?
May 30, 2011 – 7:35 pm
My ob/gyn strongly suggested that I start thinking about having a hysterectomy as well as having my ovaries removed.
My doctor said there is a chance it is cancer because of rapid growth
April 4, 2011 – 9:32 pm
My dr said there is a chance it is cancer because of rapid growth.
Myomectomy and Fertility
March 26, 2011 – 1:45 pm
Dear Dr Parker, I was first diagnosed with fibroids back in 1998 at the age of 28 after a routine ultrasound scan. The fibroid then measured 3cm and the DR also noticed other very tiny ones and advised that i should start having children soon or i might find it difficult to conceive. Subsequently i [...]
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