Uterine Fibroids, you bitches. 

This week I had a fibroid removed from the inner lining of my uterus. 

Below is some information regarding Uterine Fibroids as I again was oblivious of another thing that could happen to my reproductive system.

Symptoms:

I was having pain in my pelvic area, and after receiving a CT scan for my pelvis, they didn’t find anything. I continued to have pain and went to my OBGYN, who completed an ultrasound. They then found 2 fibroids, one in the outer area of my uterus and one in the inside of my uterine lining. 

It is reported that you have very heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, backache, a longer menstrual period, pain during sex, frequent urination, and infertility.

My OBGYN wanted to ensure that I removed the Fibroid because if I tried to get pregnant in the future, it would be difficult for implantation, and there is a higher risk for first-trimester miscarriage.

With my experience of previously losing my daughter, I wanted that damn Fibroid out!

I didn’t want to continue with a new round of IVF, knowing that I had a high increase for the embryo not to implant.

What is the main cause of Fibroids?

UNKNOWN. I realize many female diagnoses that have to do with the reproductive system or pregnancy are not researched enough. It’s all a mystery.

Treatments?

Some Doctor’s may suggest taking you off birth controls with that have hormones or hormone therapy so the size of fibroids may not continue to grow.

Surgery – I received Laparoscopic Myomectomy because my Fibroid was smaller in size (they use a camera and go up your vagina). If your fibroids are more significant in size, they may complete an Abdominal Myomectomy.

What to ask your doctor before your surgery?

1. How will they remove the Fibroid?
2. What area of your uterus is the Fibroid located?
3. Will, you be sedated or awake?
4. What is the size of the Fibroid?
5. Where is the Fibroid located?
6. What is your recovery time?
7. Can you send the Fibroid out for testing to ensure it is a fibroid?

Post Operation

I am one day post-operation and feel a bit of pain and cramping, but nothing worse than my menstrual period.

I hope to begin IVF again with this fresh uterus when I receive clearance. 

I hope some of this information is useful to anyone going through this scenario. Reminder, the information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.