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10-15-2012, 08:58 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 117
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: alternatives to hysterectomy for large fibroid?
I just had a myomectomy 3 months ago to remove 8 very large fibroids the biggest being 9cms and my uterus was 5 month preg. size they did it all laprascopically so I only have three very small incisions. I'm 45 and not having anymore children either but still opted for the myo. instead of a hysterectomy. Even in partial hysterectomies women have lost ovary function because half the ovary blood supply is cut off causing ovary failure. Even after menopause your ovaries still produce a small amount of estrogen for heart health and just overall health so I have tried to do everything I can to save my uterus. Hysterectomy should be used as a last resort for fibroids.
I would try to find a surgeon that would do a laprascopic myomectomy.
Good Luck
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