Should I toughen up and just get the surgery or go for a pap smear and try to hold off for menopause.
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Category Archives: Answers to Patient Questions
Fibroids: anemia and treatment options/ Micronor pills
May 3, 2010 – 2:28 pm
Can one just live with a 7cm size fibroid with corrected anemia or can the fibroid increase in size or anemia get worse?
45 years old-Heavy bleeding due to fibroid – do not want a hysterectomy
April 26, 2010 – 8:18 pm
It has been suggested that I have a hysterectomy to control and stop the bleeding. I DO NOT WANT a hysterectomy
Submucous Fibroids and Fertility
April 12, 2010 – 8:30 am
I am 25 and am getting married this August. Last week I was diagnosed with 3 fibroids being 10cm, 3cm and 4cms (submucosal). I have fairly heavy periods but don’t get severe cramps. My periods are always on time. I am getting married in August and am too scared to have surgery. However I do […]
Large Fibroids and Cancer
April 5, 2010 – 8:30 am
Dear Dr. Parker: I am a 49 year old female recently diagnosed with multiple fibroids. The largest is 17.0 x 10.6 cm transverse and 14.6 cranial/caudal. Also several uterine masses “compatible w/ additional subserosal fibroids” and a thickened uterine wall compatible w/ numerous leiomyomata. I consulted w/ three doctors, all of whom recommended hysterectomy as […]
Everyone has an opinion – which is best?
March 29, 2010 – 8:30 am
I am a 46 year old women who has had fibroids about 15 years. They now have disrupted my life significantly. My uterus measures 13.0 x 6.7 x 9, I have approx. 12-16 fibroids from very small to 7 being 2.4 cm or larger. I have anemia and have been on prescription iron for 2 […]
Hurry – been told I need a total hysterectomy
March 22, 2010 – 8:30 am
I am a 47 year old woman who has never had children. I have recently been told I needed a hysterectomy after being seen by a oncolgist/gyn. I have a 2.5- 3 cm cyst on each ovary- neither are considered simple- one has some solid material and both are septated. The MD seems to think […]
Doctor Recommends Hysterectomy Without an Examination
March 18, 2010 – 2:36 pm
Good afternoon. I just went to a new gynecologist for fibroids that I have and he immediately said when do you want to have a hysterectomy? I told him, “I was not ready for that and he immediately said “well then we will start you on Lupron.” At this point I am so confused, still […]
What questions about hysterectomy alternatives should I ask my gynecologist?
January 20, 2010 – 8:29 pm
I really don’t want a hysterectomy and feel that I always have to fight to even get my thoughts heard by doctors. I need to know what specific questions to ask the new doctor so that I might be offered some other options?
Question on “mini” laparoscopic surgery
January 20, 2010 – 8:24 pm
Hello! I have a fibroid that is uncomfortable due to bulk and extends length of menstruation (7-9 days at least). I recently saw a fertility specialist who did an exam and recommended a “mini” laparoscopy to remove the fibroid. The doctor said the “mini-lap” would involve a three inch (approx) incision at the bikini line. […]
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Dr. William H. Parker is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Parker is an internationally recognized expert in fibroid surgery and research. Based in San Diego, California, he is considered one of the best fibroid surgeons for abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy in the United States and abroad. He has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors every year beginning in the late 90's.
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