.i don't know yet if it has really worked. Menstrual periods lasting more than a week 3. I also abstain from coffee, tea and alcohol during my period which reduces the flow. Due for Myo-sure procedure finally this summer.The constant offers of a Mirena coil have been a fucking joke. However I had already had DC so not an issue. -No appointments to see my doctors until April 25th! It's on the branch of my female reproductive area....is this normal? Does anyone still think this is fibroids. I am on my period now. Had the scan......waited 2 weeks for results. These help with the clots and flooding, but I have been bleeding every day since then.I'm currently anaemic. I conceived whilst having 2 large fibroids.Thought I was having bowel issues but the big one was low down at the back. My Dr suggested maybe fibroids but my bleeding has been normal. No moodiness.I feel like I am finally free of the slavery of the fibroids. Why do some people have pain others not? really heavy periods with extremely large clots. As people have a large abdomen due to weight gain, they often misunderstand and … blood tests clear. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention; if you think your problem could be acute, do so immediately. Thanks @plinkyplonkyploo -- that's really helpful! Took Tranexamic acid which I hated, seemed to mess me up even more. Hello all,I've just been told I have at least one whopper of a fibroid (at least 10cm), am aware of it, feel 'heavy', awful periods etc etc.Has anyone got any positive stories of either ways I can help shrink it or treatment stories where they have gone on to conceive? Had it when pregnant with eldest DS and it grew with pregnancy hormones. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Took iron and also went to a homeopath both have helped with the heavy periods and Hb and ferritin levels improved. Also, I found this month that if I sat quietly, the discomfort wasn't as bad as when I was walking around. Definitely look into the embolisation too! Therefore, I went on the Camrbidge Diet at the end of january and lost 2 stone. I have a fibroid that is now occupying my uterus. PLus now use a mooncup which also helps. Had no issues, recovery was fine & back on my feet within a week. Nearly all women—really!—have fibroids.The numbers are startling: As many as 70% of white women and 80% of black women are thought to have these non-cancerous uterine tumors by … My pains are very definitely unlike anything I suffered from when I was a teenager or in my 20s. So glad to hear surgery worked for you @EmmaGrundyForPM - do you mind me asking what kind of procedure you had done? I know they are even larger now as I am struggling so badly with periods but apparently just have to put up with it! No problems since. Thank you everyone. When I went for scan they asked me where my fibroids had gone and kept asking at every scan as it was noted on my records! no - not worried. They’ve come back again and I’ve been advised to look at uterine artery embolisation. A read of medical information told me that if painful periods suddenly occur later on in life, this is usually a sign of fibroids or endometriosis. No pain. If confirmation is needed, your doctor may order an ultrasound. Good luck op. Also see the different types of fibroids and when to see a doctor. They can develop … Have a telephone appt with GP on Friday so will stand my ground and fight my corner! Your uterus is an upside … I take it 4 times a day for the first 2 days. Also heavy periods are gone. All the best. Placental abruption. I am just awaiting a date to go in and have the blood supply cut off by a radiolagist (sp?) It is very odd. I cannot in all honesty say the ufe has worked or not because I am 51 so clearly approaching menopause so maybe it's that. My fibroid was still 3cm and now I was discharged back to my doctor. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. i had a scan 7 yrs ago and nothing showed up for the same pain, but 2 children later and long periods of breastfeeding its only the last 15mths this has started again, and i really ignored it til i said hold on there must be a solution to this . In many women, fibroids cause no problems. In many cases, they shrink on their own, especially after menopause.You may not need treatment unless you’re bothered by symptoms. But that was 10 years ago now and since then, I have had loads of GPs claim they can feel my fibroids, but scans have always shown nothing. subserosal fibroids – fibroids that develop outside the wall of the womb into the pelvis and can become very large; submucosal fibroids – fibroids that develop in the muscle layer beneath the womb's inner lining and grow into the cavity of the womb; In some cases, subserosal or submucosal fibroids … I'm not sure of the exact size but they said they took out one grapefruit, two oranges and several grapes! All IVF treatment faied so now i am on the POP pill and antdepressants. I had one massive one too that took over my entire womb. I had a submucosal fibroid that caused heavy long periods, bleeding between periods, bladder pain, frequent urination, constipation, nausea and bloating. Some women with fibroids experience a dull ache in their thighs or develop varicose veins in their legs. My uterus is the same size as it was at 25 weeks pregnant. Two are 2cm in diameter and one is the size of a grapefruit( so very large)I have had dreadful pain, bloated feeling,pressure on my bladder causing me to run to the loo all the time and heavy blood loss which lasts about 10-12 days.Also anaemic and so have had to take iron for months on end. In my experience anyway, I felt I got very little support from gp, little in the way of referrals etc. @MrsWildermac well thats good progress. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention; if you think your problem could be acute, do so immediately. That's the reason that most fibroids shrink or disappear when you go through the menopause - as you have the massive drop in oestrogen! Feels like this is the last straw. Took Tranexamic acid which I hated, seemed to mess me up even more. Large and multiple fibroids which jet out of your uterus may cause swell or larger size in your abdomen. Good luck. Uterine fibroid sizes can range from as large as a melon to as small as a coin. At that stage I was told a mirena might help, but my uterus was too distorted and the fibroids too large … Oh was also offered a mirena coil which I declined. A large fibroid is one that is 10 cm or more in diameter. This was the exact same for me. The Sizes Of Uterine Fibroids Range From Small to Large: Small Fibroids … At the time I had just found out I was pregnant. Not all fibroids grow. I have 2 large fibroids. Ultrasound. A well developed fibroid weighs between 20 and 40 pounds. Worse thing was the pain from the gas they pump into you (totally harmless though) Periods came back to normal within a month. Heavy menstrual bleeding 2. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. I have not felt better in years.And actually feel like I am moving on with my life. Hi DDG - I too have 2 days of really heavy flow, along with a very low down pain/feeling like the while of my abdomen and pelvis is going to drop out! I had an endometrial ablation last September which didn't work (& rarely does with fibroids I have since discovered) I'm now waiting for a hysterectomy- I'm totally ready for it.I'm 48. Personally I would recommend the keyhole as recovery is so quick, but it will be really up to the particular surgeon on the nhs. I was in hospital for 3 nights and had 6 weeks off work to recover, by which time I was completely ready to go back to my job as a Reception teacher. I ended up very anaemic and sent to hospital by gp as I experienced shock with the blood loss.I had a hysteroscopic resection in January, which sadly hasn't resolved the heavy periods or pain, so have been referred back to the gynae.Fibroids can cause so many issues due to their location, size and whether there is pressure on other organs, so no wonder that there is a whole range of symptoms, or none at all really. If left untreated fibroids grow larger over time and consequently result in weight gain. I have had my fibroid since I was at least 16 (first detected) and it has caused me so much pain for so long. These growths are usually not cancerous (benign). Fibroid Embolization. Also had fertility problems. and the pain as you describe is exactly what i have. I did have one horrendous one recently that went on (full bleeding not just smears of blood) for 10 days but so far that has been a one-off. Became anaemic - ferritin levels down to 6! I had it removed 6 years ago and no problems since. Ultrasound about 3 years ago, Sonographer could not see anything.- 'prodding' still persists....visited the doctor last year....had a urine test, doctor it detected blood in my urine. If fibroids are larger than a 12- to 14-week pregnancy (about the size of a large grapefruit), the risk of complications during surgery, such as injury to the ureter or bladder, increases. I was having pretty painless but heavy periods so just asked GP to refer me for a scan. I know I sound awkward but I wanted to explore other options first. For this procedure, your … I am interested in this thread though, as I have recently started getting painful periods, having not had a painful period since my first pregnancy nearly 12 years ago. Your doctor may feel irregularities in the shape of your uterus, suggesting the presence of fibroids.If you have symptoms of uterine fibroids, your doctor may order these tests: 1. - For the past 6-7 years on/off 'prodding' feeling near right ovary. really heavy periods with extremely large clots. Even qualified doctors can't diagnose over the internet, so do bear that in mind when seeking or giving advice. I also found that if reduce carbs right down during my period, the pain and bloated feeling is less. Only thing is the doctors will need to make a decision later on in my pregnancy wherever the scar tissue from the operation means I need a section or not. Fibroid embolization is a non-surgical procedure that selectively blocks blood vessels. She examined my ovaries by pressing over my abdomen and asked me about my periods, which have been normal. This occurs whenthe placenta breaks away from the uterine wall because … Oh was also offered a mirena coil which I declined. The largest fibroid on record weighed 140 lbs. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. Bleeding was horrendous and only controllable with norethisterone and tranexamic. It was growing rapidly and because of where it was, there wasn't any other options really. I try not to worry about fibroids but I do know that some people can go on to have cancerous growths as a result of the fibroids so I am not sure they are always as entirely nothing to worry about as is sometimes made out. Large fibroids can make the uterus big, leading to lower back pain or pelvic discomfort. a dye test to see if my falopian tubes were blocked( they are) My anxiety levels have shot up and I'm sick with worry and depression. I had a shit ton. 6years on a I think I have another one I have heavy periods but not painful but due to other things I haven’t seen a Gp about it yet. This is page 1 of 2 (This thread has 29 messages.). It uses sound waves to get a picture of your uterus to confirm the diagnosis and to map and measure fibroids. i have a feeling they wont see anything nxt tues at the scan. Thanks for caring. No pain. She said it may cause me pain because it is pressing my right ovary. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention; if you think your problem could be acute, do so immediately. Sounds like my whopper, I too could feel it's heaviness and I'm very slim so it was visible too I had a full hysterectomy but I was early 40s. I had a couple of small ones and one that was around 6cm and the bleeding was horrendous. In some women, fibroids can cause recurrent miscarriages. having a scan next tues but just wanted a quick view from others. -Arranged for me to have another ultrasound in 6months time......November 2016. WebMD's pictures show you all about fibroid symptoms, treatments, and the causes of this common female problem. I conceived whilst having 2 large fibroids. Constipation 7. Sorry to whinge but was hoping that perhaps someone else had similar pains! Can 't remember how many or what size had scan about two years ago. Went to gp in May and had a scan. There are many ways to treat fibroids. Pelvic pressure or pain 4. Even so, I am not going to the doctor because I feel I need to build up a clearer picture of any changes. To have initially been mortified but now a bit annoyed by call from school? My uterus is the same size as it was at 25 weeks pregnant. Sorry, I feel like I'm hijacking this thread but is there more to know than they are harmless cancerous growths. I had a straightforward surgical removal. offered a hysterectomy( not ready for that really) Some women, however, may experience pelvic pain, unusually heavy menstrual periods, or fertility problems. I don't have heavy bleeding nor irregular periods nor anaemic.- Then had to blood tested for CA 125, the test for ovarian cancer, came back normal.- I persisted for a scan, so had MRI scan in April 2016 then Ultrascan May 2016- Then Gyno appointment in June 2016.....findings from the MRI and Ultrasound......I had a 3cm fibroid near my right ovary. But what are they? fibroids - what were / are your symptoms? Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are growths made up of the muscle and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. here, cremalofoam Sadly went on to have a late miscarriage at 20 weeks which was possibly caused by the fibroid. Then had an xray 12 years later for a back problem where they found a mass in my stomach. I have been in and out of GP surgeries and hopsitals for so many minor gynaecological complaints that I feel now I would need a very good reason before I went again. feeling of bulk in the abdomen - they can actually be felt if you press that area (GP told me this). I knew I had a large fibroid (10cm) before ttc but my GP and consultant advised that it should not affect my chances of conceiving due to the location (on the outside of the uterus right on top). One explanation for the pain is the size of the fibroids. a coil(i got an infection) a myomectomy( fibroids grew back) I was put on tranexamic acid which helped somewhat.Saw consultant in Nov who suggested a hysterectomy and put me on new pills called Esmya. Also, my small fibroid was meant to shrink after age 50 - well it grew.And it's painful. I also bled between periods. Had one removed with a lap and dye, conceived 2 months later. I had c125 blood teat so hoping that's ruling out ovarian cancer. Does it sound like fibroid symptoms to anyone? I know I sound awkward but I wanted to explore other options first. Good luck. Thanks @toomanyspiderplants - I spoke to a lovely GP on the phone and got referred straight to gynae. Natural & unplanned. At that stage I was told a mirena might help, but my uterus was too distorted and the fibroids too large for that. (i) Left untreated, very … Abdominal myomectomy This procedure, also known as a laparotomy, is better for large fibroids, but it leaves a bigger scar than the other two types of myomectomy. a course of Decapeptyl(brings on a menopause)(worked for a while but did'nt last) I'm so glad I had it done. I had my surgery abroad on my health insurance when I was working abroad & they couldn't believe it had been allowed to go on for years when it wasn't manageable & if I had wanted to I would have been in no state to conceive either! Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. Fibroid symptoms vary from woman to woman and depend on a lot of factors, such as the size, location, and number of fibroids. Good luck op. A uterine fibroid is the most common benign (not cancerous) tumor of a woman's uterus (womb). I think I still have a tiny fibroid somewhere but that's normal for most women and it's not doing any harm. If you want to conceive then you need to make your gynae consultant aware of this as some of the treatments are suitable for people who still want to have children. Had to have CS because of the risk of rupturing, and was told no more babies because of the medical risk. It's actually possible for some women with very large fibroids to look slightly pregnant, because they tend to show up in the lower abdomen where a baby would normally be growin'. She told me that she could remove it if it was causing me pain but it wasn't. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. They found 3 small fibroids, the largest about 3cm but they research reckons that fibroids are oestrogen fed and you produce more oestrogen the more overweight you are. All I can say is my 3 periods since having it ..The first one was incredibly light..but the following 2 were heavier. Have taken TE for the past two periods and it's made a massive difference! I have had many surgeries to remove scar tissue adhesions and sections of endometriosis. See what Mumsnetters thought of Homepride Slow Cooker Sauces, Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. Took iron and also went to a homeopath both have helped with the heavy periods and Hb and ferritin levels improved. I used to get a lot of pains all through the month which I don't get at all now. feeling of bulk in the abdomen - they can actually be felt if you press that area (GP told me this) and I can also feel them. I still want to lose another stone and will then ask for another in 6 months time, when hopefully, they'll have shrunk. I also heve severe endometriosis and adhesions sticking my bladder and bowels together. How old are you op? I'm willing to leave that up to them! According to my.cleavelandclinic.org: Fibroids may grow as a single nodule or in clusters and may range in size … The biggest one is lika pom-pom atop my uterus (and was 12cm diameter at the end of my last pregnancy) I also have another, unfortunatly I can't remember how large but 5cm seems to ring a bell, in the wall of my uterus but near the top. (Both are near the top). a D&C I'm not here to gloat I just would like to know more about them as I've been told that nothing will be done until I'm sure I've finished my family but in the meantime I can't get life insurance because of them even though my doctor has explained that they are 'harmless' (sorry I want to say benign or malignant but I always forget which is which. I think perhaps, as the fibroids can occur inside or outside the uterus and in different places, they press on other bits and cause the pains. What Is Considered a Large Fibroid? A scan revealed that my fibroid was about 12 cm in diameter and had calcified. Overview. I’ve had two abdominal myomectomies ( surgery to remove fibroids) and had 2 children after the second one. They wanted to do abdominal surgery but I couldn't afford it at the time. The gynae would really like me to have a hysterectomy but I'm adamant that I don't want to go down that route. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. My second coil stopped working last May even though it had on,y been in for 18 months.I've been bleeding ever since. poor you, thats was pretty hard going.thanks for link. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention; if you think your problem could be acute, do so immediately. I had some fibroids removed a couple of years ago. It was helped by the fact tha the fibroid was attached to the uterine wall by a stalk. Came back though and waiting to get the lot taken out now. It doesn't cause any real issues other than sometimes I can feel it move and sometimes it lands on my bladder which does cause me a few issues. Still have no idea what happened but baby was born healthy and well no issues. Then, I would get a feeling of discomfort that would gradually build to a pain and I had plenty of time (maybe as much as an hour or two) to decide if it was getting too bad and take painkillers if it was. I think they were first "discovered" when I had an early pg scan with my second baby. I’m not trying to conceive, but I had multiple fibroids removed with emobolisation and they grew back. At the moment, I am monitoring each month to see what happens. Conceived naturally - to my surprise. Frequent urination 5. -But waiting nurse must have understood my facial expression and took me into another room for an informal chat. I have had a question mark over my head as to whether or not I have them for years. All of the above were not possible whilest i still had hope for IVF treatment. To have initially been mortified but now a bit annoyed by call from school? I knew I had fibroids as I had fertility investigations about 18m ago and they found 4. Also told me that when a woman turns 50, fibroids shrink because Oestrogen levels dwindle but have a while to wait for that. In those that do, symptoms can be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids.In women who have symptoms, the most common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids include: 1. They’re also called uterine fibroids, myomas, and leiomyomas. i suspect this is my problem They said it … Mine caused such painful, heavy periods that my quality of life was really affected by it. Conceived on first try. In my earlier post I said I had had a ufe. (also suffer from PMS- the real deal) Even large ones may not cause any symptoms, and most shrink after menopause. Even qualified doctors can't diagnose over the internet, so do bear that in mind when seeking or giving advice. Many women who have fibroids don't have any symptoms. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 25 messages.). severe cramping even with nurofen. They won't remove it, so just something I live with. I also posted about fibroids in pregnancy a couple of weeks ago and got directed to this thread. Luckily it was pendiculated on the outside of my womb, unluckyily, it was quite painful during pregnancy. I found out I had a large fibroid while having tests to see why I wasn’t conceiving. how long does oyur period last? Once you reach menopause they should shrink. WAs offered a hysterectomy or myomectomy but declined. used to faint duing my period as a matter of course. See what Mumsnetters thought of Homepride Slow Cooker Sauces. Even if the fibroids are of smaller size they can impact your life. have heavy periods Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. Fibroids typically grow slowly or not at all. I have no real symptoms at all. When I lay down it looks just like a baby bump!Very heavy clots and irregular bleeding started early last year. When fibroids develop in a woman’s uterus, they are non-cancerous and in fact, do not present fibroid symptoms in the early stages or when they are very small. I can't say my periods are that heavy, though one 3 months ago was horrendous for one day, but I have had quite unpleasant pain during my periods for the last 3 months which is worrying me a bit. I had to have an incision like a Caesarian as they were too big to do keyhole, but it was fine. Uterine fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine pelvic exam. Difficulty emptying the bladder 6. thousands of women have them without any symptoms at all. They stretched as my womb expanded and disappeared. I have 2 fibroids - they aren't large in fact the largest one is 3cm. To ask do you wear your jeans for more than one day? Rather oddly, I definately have fibroids. Hi wonder if anyone can offer adviceI'm currently awaiting a scan. Once you reach menopause they should shrink. When I lay down it looks just like a baby bump! .It's weirdly extremely light. TIa. Even qualified doctors can't diagnose over the internet, so do bear that in mind when seeking or giving advice. I've read a lot of people's accounts and that their fibroids are in the uterus however, ....mine isn't! That's really interesting citylover- I find too that my period pain is worse when I drink more tea during periods. But I put up with 4 years of my GP telling me I'd just have to put up with it. Had to have an extra couple of scans as they were worried it was blocking the exit or weight baby pressing on it would cause problems. Various treatments have included Went to gp in May and had a scan. Very heavy clots and irregular bleeding started early last year. Gynaecologist, St George’s Hospital, London . All outside the uterus and … The exact feeling is hard to describe … Depending on their size and location of the fibroids they can give the appearance of an abdomen large … I spent one night in hospital and had a couple of days at home recovering but that was more because of the GA than the surgery. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. 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