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Subserosal fibroid near the tube.. options? (2014)
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07-15-2014, 04:08 PM
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HysterSister
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Subserosal fibroid near the tube.. options? (2014)
Hi,
I'm 39 and was diagnosed in Jan with a "subserosal fibroid near the tube". In Jan the ultrasound showed it measuring about 4cm and my doctor said I may notice I look 3-4 months pregnant. She checked me 2 months later, but only by a vaginal check to feel it, and said she didn't think it's growing. I'm not convinced since I notice increasing fullness/heaviness and also the bloated early pregnancy look as well as weird twinges and one extremely heavy period. I'm on the small side- 5'5" and 115 so this is very bothersome, as I'm also planning my wedding for next summer and not looking forward to wearing a dress designed to conceal my pooch
My doctor said hysterectomy (leaving the ovaries) is my best option due to the size (myomectomy would be too disruptive to my uterus to carry another pregnancy...though in the meantime I've come to terms with the fact that we're not having more children. My fiance had a vasectomy years ago and we have 4 kids between us-one mine-a 7 year old daughter- so I am going to ask my doctor about myomectomy again)
I really don't want a hyst- the possible sexual dysfunction etc.
I've read some about UAE but it sounds like that isn't the best option for reducing size, and that's my main concern with the heavy feeling and bloated look.
Can you point me in the right direction? Pretty confused.
Thanks
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07-20-2014, 11:06 PM
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Hostess Mentor Team
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Posts: 10,588
Hysterectomy: April 12th, 1999
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Newbie-subserosal fibroid near the tube..options?
Dear missfirefly:
Here are some articles about Fibroids CLICK HERE and also CLICK HERE.
It sounds like you are unsure if you want the finality of a hysterectomy. Please seek out a 2nd or 3rd medical opinion. Get smart about your symptoms and your options, and make the right choice for YOU.
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07-21-2014, 11:09 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 28
Hysterectomy:
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Newbie-subserosal fibroid near the tube..options?
4cm is not very big in the world of fibroids. It's abt size of pingpong ball. Which makes it easier to remove. Removing 1 subserosal fibroid is the easiest laparoscopic surgery & is not very disruptive to uterus bec you don't have to cut very far into the wall, if at all. Being close to tube could be more difficult, but it might not faze a qualified surgeon. You need 2nd opinion! Look for gyn/onc surgeon, or call a fertility clinic & ask for recommendation for someone to do myomectomy. Good luck.
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07-23-2014, 08:10 PM
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Re: Newbie-subserosal fibroid near the tube..options?
I'd REALLY encourage you to get a second opinion. 4cm is definitely not too big to be removed. Perhaps you just need as surgeon with more skill and patience.
I recently had 28 fibroids removed, at least 4 of which were 4cm and bigger.
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11-28-2017, 09:33 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 29
Hysterectomy:
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Newbie-subserosal fibroid near the tube..options?
For anyone with this issue. I would get a second opinion, I have one a little larger than that on the left outside of my uterus. My gyn said those generally do not cause bleeding issues since they are not inside the uterus. It can cause pressure on the bowels and your tube if thats where it is. But you should be able to get that fixed laparoscopic. I would not get a hysterectomy for a fibroid like that, honestly a hyst sounds extreme if thats all you have going on. Also mri is good to look at those external fibroids. I had imaging every 6 months for a year and a half to make sure mine didnt grow. Get a second opinion about the fibroid and treatment.
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11-29-2017, 07:10 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1,010
Hysterectomy:
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Subserosal fibroid near the tube.. options? (2014)
I highly recommend UAE. My 9 cm fibroid has shrunk to virtually nothing. How I wish I had done it when the fibroid is smaller. It stops any heavy bleeding immediately. I was down for a week but really didn’t need all that time. Possibly seek a second opinion with an Interventional Radiologist. Being near the tube shouldn’t be a problem.
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