My HRT Question – Joan’s Story

Two years ago I found a lump in my pelvis which turned out to be a fibroid. I was offered a hysterectomy then which shocked me as I felt it was a drastic step in relation to my symptoms ie.pressure effects and heavy periods which though a pain  have always been regular. I declined this and asked about embolization at which my consultant basically said was not an option as I am not concerned about preserving my fertility. Early this year I felt my fibroid had grown and the pressure effects to have got worse so I asked my GP to discuss the  pros and cons of a hysterectomy, however, he said it would be better if I was referred back to gynae . In March I saw the consultant again who said that she would do a hysterectomy, or if I did not want one I would be discharged from clinic and did not want to see me again! Also, she would remove my ovaries, put me on Zoladex pre-op and start me on HRT. I felt shell-shocked  because when I asked for information about what she had proposed a hospital leaflet was searched for. This was extremely basic. The appointment was hurried  and  I had 8 weeks to decide before my next appointment when she wanted my decision. This felt like an ultimatum to me. In that time I had a repeat MRI scan which confirmed the fibroid has grown –its just over 10cm and I saw a different GP who though sympathetic had limited time to discuss my concerns. She suggested I use the Internet. I felt such relief when I found your site because  I found the answers to ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Your Stories fibroids hormone replacement therapy Source Type: news