Fibroid Size/Any Mathematicians?

HI, Was told I have an 8 by 7 cm uterine fibroid, and was wondering if anyone had any idea how this would compare in size as to months/weeks pregnant? My doctor just gave me the actual size in centimeters, but I notice a lot of you describing the sizes of your fibroids in weeks/months pregnant size. Any help would be appreciated....

I'm not a mathematician, but I am a nurse practitioner very used to converting metric to non-metric!

7 cm x 8 cm is about 2 3/4 x 3 1/8 inch fibroid. In pseudo-gestational size, it's equivalent to about 13 to 14 weeks.

Thanks so very much, I really appreciate you taking time to answer. Best wishes to you...

My visit to the dr when she found the fibroids was interesting because I told her that I felt like I was about 4-5 months pregnant. She had ordered an ultra sound and told me that I was right on the money-5 months. I really didn't have a clue because I am unable to have children, so I guess I now have a little understanding of it and I don't like the weight gain I have. The fibroids were the size of baseballs in March...I can't imagine how big they are now. I can't put on a pair of pants!

I'm glad she told me by months, but I think I would have asked her in comparison to what.

My surgery is 9/28--can't wait.

Wish you well .
Terri

I was told that I have 2 fibroids. A large one seen in the lower uterine segment measuring 9x7.7cm and a smaller one found in the anterior body measuring 4.0x3.2cm.

The doctor said the large fibroid was approximately the size of a large cantaloupe and the smaller one about the size of a naval orange. I look and feel like I am about 6 to 7 months pregnant.

I had the displeasure of having a Hysteroscopy done to see if there were any polyps because of excessive bleeding and spotting after my normal cycle. During this time a biopsy was performed. The doctor stated that the large fibroid was grossly distorted and appears to have wrapped around my bladder. Due to it laying on the bladder I am constantly running to the little girls room and have frequent urges to urinate.

On September 8th I will find out the results of the biopsy and the date for surgery will be set. Truthfully, I can't wait to get this over with. Going to ask the doctor to do me a favor and do a lipo and tummy tuck at the same time so I can at least look beautiful after dealing with some much discomfort and pain

I hope the surgery goes well for you and will have you in my prayers and in my thoughts.

Denice

My fibroid is 12cmx8cm, plus I have a whole collection of smaller ones having gulfed up my entire uterus. I haven't been able to fit into my clothes for some time now. My question is, can your gyn surgeon perform a tummy tuck and lipo etc or do you have to arrange for a plastic surgeon to be present at your surgery. I sure could use a tummy tuck. I'd be nice to see my knees again. Once the fibroids have been removed, do we shrink down back to our normal sizes again?

I go to the dr on 9/9 and I was going to ask her: 1) ultra sound to tell the size of these fibroids and, 2) tummy tuck question, too. My husband and I discussed it and he was supportive of whatever I wanted (also he doesn't like me being overweight, like I do?). I also read that it's not always good to do both at the same time, so it's dr/patient I guess.

I feel like my grandmother wearing dresses all the time, except they are cooler and comfortable right now. My belly has been in the way for too long and I find myself leaning forward alot from the weight..anybody else getting that? Can't keep my back up straight for good posture for long periods of time so I make sure I alternate sitting, walking and laying down (napping).

Boy, our surgery dates won't get here soon enough. Hang in there.
Praying for all of you.

In my case, the gyn surgeon will do the hyst and a ps will do the panniculectomy. I am not aware of gyn surgeons who are skilled in the other field to do any sort of tt procedure.

I posted this in another thread and I thought it would be helpful here as well. Can't remember where I got this, but I had a copy of the text in an e-mail so here goes:

Q: I am confused as to the way the size of a uterus is compared to the size of a pregnant uterus at different months. Could you give me some way to understand this?

A: According to Obstetricians/Gynecologists, the estimation of fibroid size (based on the model of the size of a uterus in pregnancy) goes like this:

(1) 12 weeks - just up to the level of the pubic bone
(2) 16 weeks - 4 fingerbreadths above the pubic bone
(3) 18 weeks - 2 fingerbreadths below the navel
(4) 20 weeks - at the navel
(5) 24 weeks - 1 fingerbreadth above the navel
(6) 28 weeks - 3 fingerbreadths above the navel

There is one problem with this model, i.e., the top of a Fibroid Uterus can be very irregular, whereas the top of a Pregnant Uterus is usually smooth and uniform. Although it complicates this method of "sizing" fibroids, it is still useful and the most comon way Gynecologists record uterine size.

There are a number of other ways that Gynecologists use to describe fibroid size - often using a comparison to commonly used items. The following "Bestiary" of items might help visualization by translation into actual measurement!

Average Sizes of Items
Pea - 1cm (3/8")
Walnut - 3cm (1 3/16")
Lemon (diameter) - 5.5cm (2 3/16")
Apple/Pear - 7.5cm (3")
Orange - 9cm (3 1/2")
Grapefruit - 11.5cm (4 1/2")