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?
Topics of Interest
- About Uterine Fibroids
- Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
- Fibroids, Fertility and Pregnancy
- Watchful Waiting or Medical Treatment
- Do You Need Surgery?
- Fibroids & Cancer
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy
- Abdominal Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for Bleeding or Infertility
- Vaginal Myomectomy for Cervical Fibroids
- Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Doctor Before Surgery
- Caring for Yourself After Surgery
- Fibroid Photos
- Using MRI to decide the best treatment option for you
- Can New Fibroids Grow?
- Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
- Uterine Artery Embolization, Focused Ultrasound
- Fibroid Treatment Options Based on your Symptoms
- Adenomyosis
- Resources
- NEW: Download this website for free to your Kindle!
Monthly Archives: January 2010
What questions about hysterectomy alternatives should I ask my gynecologist?
January 20, 2010 – 8:29 pm
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. […]
Large Fibroids Can Be Removed by Myomectomy
January 20, 2010 – 8:21 pm
Dear Dr Parker, I am a forty year old female living in Australia and recently tests have shown that I have a very large fibroid growing on the Uterus Muscle. The fibroid is 17.5cm X 16.3cm X 6.8cm. I am worried that so far most have the notion that I would require a full hysterectomy […]
Should I rush into surgery?
January 20, 2010 – 8:17 pm
I was diagnosed with a 8-cm fibroid only today (13 Jan), after doing an ultrasound, and my gynecologist whom I was seeing for the first time, has scheduled my surgery to be done 13 days later without telling me much about the surgery. Is this too rushed? Do I need to consult another Doctor before […]
Hysterectomy and Other Treatments for Adenomyosis
January 20, 2010 – 8:11 pm
hysterectomy for fibroids
Fibroid Research Update from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Conference
January 11, 2010 – 6:39 pm
New findings about what causes fibroids to grow and what possible treatments, diets, environmental changes might be used to reduce the health impact of fibroids.
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.
Schedule an Appointment Today!
Read Dr. Parker's Blog
- Welcome Back to Fibroid Second Opinion
- New video showing how Dr. Parker performs an abdominal (open) myomectomy
- Myomectomy, not Hysterectomy – Dr. Parker gives lecture at MIT Science and Medicine Forum
- Petition – Residency Requirement Committee
- Dr. Parker Joining Faculty at UC San Diego
- View all blog archives
Blog Categories
