*This post was written January 1st, but not posted till later in the month.
I have uterine fibroids and I want a family. These two facts don't play well together. I've decided to start this blog to share with others going through a similar experience. I had a diagnostic laparoscopy and I'm scheduled to have a myomectomy in a week. I have many questions and find that fibroids really appear to be something people just don't talk about-despite how many women it affects.
History:
I have had painful menstrual cycles since the day they began.
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for two years.
I met with an obgyn about a year and a half ago and was notified that I had multiple uterine fibroids. I was told this was something many women have and brushed it off.
My menstrual cycle seemed to get out of whack about three months ago. It was coming every 17 days or so and I started spotting in between. In addition, I was exhausted. My life revolved around when I was going to be able to sleep next. I had pain that can best be described as feeling like the back side of my pelvic bone was being scraped with a dull knife.
I went to see my primary care physician who suspected endometriosis and referred me to an OBGYN. The OBGYN did a pelvic exam (which have always been very painful for me). He also felt I most likely had endometriosis and scheduled a diagnostic laparoscopy.
The diagnostic laparoscopy took place on a Thursday. The worst part of the procedure was probably the IV insertion, which really wasn't bad at all. After the procedure I barely recall the doctor talking to me. He stopped into the recovery room to explain that there were multiple fibroids. He mentioned one was the same size as my uterus. The funny thing about that...I had no clue how big a uterus is. He referred me to a fertility specialist to discuss my options. I proceeded to request copies of my medical records. One report stated I had "innumerable fibroids" and the other referred to my uterus as being "15 weeks".
I researched my options and found that many times a hysterectomy is recommended as a "solution". Fortunately, this specialist feels he can remove the fibroids and preserve my fertility! The surgery, a myomectomy, has an estimated 4-6 weeks recovery time. During my consultation with the specialist, he did a transabdominal ultrasound to confirm the size and location of the fibroids. I have one that is located near the ovaries/Fallopian tubes and may require a gore tex graph to minimize scarring. The graph would require a second laparoscopy two weeks after the myomectomy.
The possibility of becoming a mother is all I need for motivation.
Omg I'm so happy to share this!!! I've been thinking I've lost my mind and it was some mental case. I myself had my tubes tied after my 3rd child. I have a condition that makes having babies so hard on my body. About 6 months ago I too would feel something like "kicks" of course I thought I was out right crazy. I never spoke to anyone about what was going through. How could I? They'd think I was nuts!!! Well my periods have been getting so bad that I reached out to my best friend who also had the operation to see if she had experienced any symptoms with her periods since! Of course we were in the same boat. I broke down and told her I almost felt at times I was pregnant I felt so crazy just typing this out to her. I was beyond nervous she would think it was a nut case. To my surprise she also had similar symptoms. We both are researching what this could be. That's when I came across this website on Google of dr Itua Herbal Center. While scrolling through these comments I stumbled upon how he treated HIV/HHerpes also helped a woman to get pregnant with his herbal medicines. When I read what he had been going through I just broke down and cried for the longest time. Finally I got a help that I ever wanted I and my friend purchase Dr Itua herbal medicines and we both used it which was really effective it cure my cramp issues so I will recommend anyone going through some health issue to contact Dr Itua Herbal Center on E-Mail : drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com Or Whats-App +2348149277967 He cure HIV/Aids, Herpes, Cancers, And other stubborn disease make sure someone here talk to someone about this who is going through the same thing as us. Ty for sharing. I now know we're not alone!!!
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