It has been suggested that I have a hysterectomy to control and stop the bleeding. I DO NOT WANT a hysterectomy
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
How Do Women Feel about Hysterectomy and Myomectomy?
April 18, 2010 – 2:56 pm
A Qualitative Comparison of Women’s Attitudes Towards Hysterectomy and Myomectomy Julie Askew PhD. Healthcare for Women International 2009;30:728-42. Study: Eighteen women, ages 31-49, who suffered from symptoms of fibroids and who had undergone a hysterectomy or myomectomy in the past 2 years were interviewed by the author. All of the women had further education or […]
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 […]
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