Da Vinci hysterectomy for fibroids – TJ ’ s Story

I have had heavy periods for the last 6 years. The last two years the bleeding became heavier and the pain far worse. I went to my GP again 2 years ago after losing so much blood in all one go with huge clots. An ultrasound scan revealed a large fibroid 8 x 5 cm. My GP at that time ordered a CA125 test which was 63. The gynaecologist recommended in 3 mins that I required a total hysterectomy with removal of the right ovary. Due to a large ovarian cyst the previous year found accidentally with ultrasound scan x 10 cm that they were going to remove but it burst. I was horrified. I had not expected to be told as coldly as I was. There was no discussion. No choice. Just a take it or leave it attitude. After much deliberation and background feelings I decided to seek a second opinion. I went to see a consultant in Chelmsford who suggested to try a mirena coil in the hope of controlling the bleeding and pain. He said it may stop my periods all together. An MRI scan confirmed a fibroid of 9cm x 5cm. I had a general anaesthetic to insert the mirena. Unfortunately my symptoms failed to ease. The pain became worse. I bleed for 2 weeks, continued to lose lots of blood. I would then spot and loose strange discharge for another two weeks. The consultant advised I waited to see the outcome at least for 6 months. During the six month wait my periods remained at 28 days. Sometimes light sometimes very heavy with clots. Always painful, like labour pains. My GP continued to check my Ca125 whic...
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