Large fibroids

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girlissue
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by girlissue on Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:34 am

Large fibroids

Hello.

I am a 38 year old black woman with several fibroids. The largest is about 73 mm by 66 mm and another is about 79 mm. I have been advised to have either a myomectomy or a hysterectomy. I am not keen on surgery and would prefer a less invasive option. I am also anaemic and taking iron suppliments as I cannot be operated on until my iron level rises to normal.

I have read that fibroids are more common in black women and do not necessarily cause harm. I do not bleed heaviliy nor do I have severe pain when menstrating. Furthermore, my abdomen is not extended or swollen. The fibroids were discovred on a routine check. Do I really have to have the operation?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

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Mr. Hugh Byrne, MRCOG
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by Mr. Hugh Byrne, MRCOG on Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:27 pm

Re: Large fibroids

I think this got posted twice, so I've answered the other one...
Mr Hugh Byrne
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
St Georges Hospital

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/online_clinics/experts/mr_hugh_byrne.php

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