Post Fibroids – Sally ’ s Story

In June 2011 my GP felt a large mass in my abdomen so I was referred to a gynaecologist. On an ultra sound one of my ovaries couldn’t be seen so I had an MRI to check it wasn’t ovarian cancer and luckily it wasn’t. I had a large subserosal fibroid and 2 tiny ones. The consultant explained about hysterectomy, myomectomy and leaving the fibroid in situ. I later asked about embolisation. Initially I opted for a hysterectomy and he said I could decide on the day of my op whether or not to keep my ovaries. I said I’d have my cervix removed as I’d had abnormal smears in 2009, although not serious ones. I then looked online in attempt to make an informed decision. Although the large fibroid measured 16cm x 11cm x 8cm I had very few symptoms, mainly bloating, no pain or heavy bleeding. My op was scheduled for Nov 11 but I still had many questions. I’d read that a hysterectomy should be the last resort. I was very confused. If I had bad symptoms the decision would have been easier. There were so many unknowns and a lot to consider. One thing I did decide early on was to keep my ovaries because I wanted the testosterone after menopause. My surgeon decided to cancel/postpone the surgery hours before my pre-op as he could tell I was unsure of my decision. At no point did he suggest what I should do.  It was up to me to decide with my layman’s knowledge! Early 2012 I wanted a myomectomy, a much bloodier operation but I didn’t want a blood transfusion. I worried that the ...
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