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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 429845" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>Mine went away for about 3 months then I got almost 2 weeks of full blast 2 months in a row so I decided to go into the doctor just to see what my options were. While the doctor was doing tests to see if I was a candidate for an ablation, I have had nothing but one day of two wipes. doctor is surprised, she would have bet that the full blasts would have continued. We went ahead with the testing anyway just to see what my options are.</p><p> </p><p>I had a pelvic ultrasound and an edimetrial biopsy. Results are that I have two fibroids with one being of moderate size of 4 cm. doctor says she would recommend a hysteroctomy if the heavy blasts returns or she would refer it if I choose to. The fibroids greatly decrease the chances of the ablation working so we won't even try it. I need to contact her soon (I just got her letter yesterday) to let her know if I want the referral for the hysterctomy or if I want to wait and see.</p><p> </p><p>I need to talk to husband about the financial side of it. I am thinking that if I do go with the hystercotomy I should do it before he retires and we know our insurance will pay for it. He qualifies for early retirement right now but will most likely work a few more years.</p><p> </p><p>I am shooting for the wait and see path but I need to ask the doctor about the fibroid. I would not be doing it now for the periods but I should consider doing it for the fibroid. Being it is already of moderate size, how fast do they grow? My nurse friend said hers took care of themselves. How would we monitor it so that if it does get to the upper part of the moderate size that I will want to deal with it. (my research shows that when they get too big it is difficult and risky to deal with).</p><p> </p><p>I have learned that fibroids interfere with your periods. Mine are benign (non-cancerous). I think if I were you I would do what I did - Doctor's visit to discuss options. I took my symptoms in and pretty much said, "I am not too concerned now but would like to plan for the future. What does this mean to me right now and what would my options be if the problems continued or increased?" That way your doctor can help you form a plan giving you time to decide what to do. I was not concerned about cancer so was impressed when my doctor took it upon herself to set up the biopsy as part of her procedures in such cases. It may just be standard procedure to do before hysterectomies?</p><p> </p><p>I am putting off the hysterectomy because it could mean up to 6 weeks off of work. I can afford it and have the sick leave, however, I have a job that if I am not there it does not get done. I cannot face returning to work with 6 weeks of work built up. If I decide to have the hysterectomy, I need time to talk with my supervisor and ask for a competent person that I can spend 2 - 4 weeks training so most of the work can be done while I am gone.</p><p> </p><p>Maybe this is your normal course but it wouldn't hurt to ask a doctor, especially if tests are ordered to determine if something abnormal is going on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 429845, member: 5096"] Mine went away for about 3 months then I got almost 2 weeks of full blast 2 months in a row so I decided to go into the doctor just to see what my options were. While the doctor was doing tests to see if I was a candidate for an ablation, I have had nothing but one day of two wipes. doctor is surprised, she would have bet that the full blasts would have continued. We went ahead with the testing anyway just to see what my options are. I had a pelvic ultrasound and an edimetrial biopsy. Results are that I have two fibroids with one being of moderate size of 4 cm. doctor says she would recommend a hysteroctomy if the heavy blasts returns or she would refer it if I choose to. The fibroids greatly decrease the chances of the ablation working so we won't even try it. I need to contact her soon (I just got her letter yesterday) to let her know if I want the referral for the hysterctomy or if I want to wait and see. I need to talk to husband about the financial side of it. I am thinking that if I do go with the hystercotomy I should do it before he retires and we know our insurance will pay for it. He qualifies for early retirement right now but will most likely work a few more years. I am shooting for the wait and see path but I need to ask the doctor about the fibroid. I would not be doing it now for the periods but I should consider doing it for the fibroid. Being it is already of moderate size, how fast do they grow? My nurse friend said hers took care of themselves. How would we monitor it so that if it does get to the upper part of the moderate size that I will want to deal with it. (my research shows that when they get too big it is difficult and risky to deal with). I have learned that fibroids interfere with your periods. Mine are benign (non-cancerous). I think if I were you I would do what I did - Doctor's visit to discuss options. I took my symptoms in and pretty much said, "I am not too concerned now but would like to plan for the future. What does this mean to me right now and what would my options be if the problems continued or increased?" That way your doctor can help you form a plan giving you time to decide what to do. I was not concerned about cancer so was impressed when my doctor took it upon herself to set up the biopsy as part of her procedures in such cases. It may just be standard procedure to do before hysterectomies? I am putting off the hysterectomy because it could mean up to 6 weeks off of work. I can afford it and have the sick leave, however, I have a job that if I am not there it does not get done. I cannot face returning to work with 6 weeks of work built up. If I decide to have the hysterectomy, I need time to talk with my supervisor and ask for a competent person that I can spend 2 - 4 weeks training so most of the work can be done while I am gone. Maybe this is your normal course but it wouldn't hurt to ask a doctor, especially if tests are ordered to determine if something abnormal is going on. [/QUOTE]
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