My positive hysterectomy experience – Veronica ’ s story

I have suffered with horrendous menstrual bleeding due to a huge fibroid over the past seven years. I researched fibroid problems and was gladdened by the fact that they shrink during the menopause. As I grew older, heading towards 56 my very heavy periods showed no signs of stopping. The bleeding became heavier as each month went by and my stomach would swell making me look pregnant. In February this year my stomach swelled as usual but my period did not start. Menopause could be starting? The fibroid got so huge that it congested my pelvis to the point where I could not pass urine due to it pressing on my bladder and ureter. I attended A&E and was given a scan which confirmed the fibroid was now around 10 cms and there were also some smaller ones adding to the problem. I was fitted with a catheter which enabled me to empty my bladder which made me feel more comfortable. The day after the catheter was fitted I started my very late period which as you can imagine was an absolute nightmare to manage. I bled for four weeks and my stomach settled back down and the catheter was removed. My care was taken up by a fantastic gynaecologist who understood my concerns and worries about my career and future health. She put me on GnRH injections monthly which would damp down any further activity from the ovaries and hasten my menopause. I was scheduled for a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral oopherectomy in June. The hormones did their job and I did not have any more period...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Health fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news