Large Fibroids

[Bassem1979]

Hi all

I have found out I have large fibroid’s in my womb causing pain, Bowel and bladder problems

Am awaiting a hysterectomy.

Does anyone else have this issue or know anyone who does am seeking advice as am really struggling with my bowels and wanted to know am not alone.

Thanks 😊

[Indianajones]

I have 3 fibroids last count my largest is about 2cm at last examination. I have been told that because of my age 53 that they will disappear when l go through the menopause, but l have been told by people that that is a load of rubbish. I am peri menopausal at the moment.

[LISaprag in reply to Indianajones]

i got 3 small ones too do they cause you problems i got told they shrink at menopause too

[Indianajones in reply to LISaprag]

No problems at the moment thankfully 😅

[LISaprag in reply to Indianajones]

do you get any symptoms with them

[Bassem1979 in reply to LISaprag]

Hi I suffer with bowel issues and pelvic pain

[Black_Cat1]

I had large fibroids in my womb and had a sub-total hysterectomy! The top of the cervical and womb is removed but you keep all your lady bits down below, you do go into a very slow menopause mine was awful but everyone's menopause is different. All in all it was the best thing to get done I was 48 at the time. Hope this helps

[LadyKay21 in reply to Black_Cat1]

Can I ask what you mean by 'lady bits down below'?

[Bassem1979 in reply to Black_Cat1]

Hi Thanks am 43 and hoping once had it done my life will be a lot better.

R u glad u has it done ?

[Black_Cat1 in reply to Bassem1979]

Oh yes defo i felt so much better!

[Black_Cat1]

Fallopian tubes and ovary's etc

[Bluelady-sing]

Had Mine removed yesterday emergency, used have pain when opening bowel

[Articblue]

Hi, I have multiple fibroids but not been a problem as such until recently when I have suffered constant and heavy bleeding. Just had scan to show many are large and are rupturing- hence the constant bleeding. Now awaiting referral to gynaecologist for possible hysterectomy. I have constant pelvic pain and bowel ‘ache’ ( no idea how else to describe it!). Only just found out the two can be related, so in the dark myself - but you are not alone !

[Bassem1979 in reply to Articblue]

Hi So I had my hospital appointment yesterday and now been listed for a hysterectomy not sure how long the waiting list is but think it will be a while. They have put me on Zoladex injections 1 every 28 days which will shrink everything to make op easier. However the injection will bring on menopause 😞 hopefully not too bad well fingers crossed 🤞

Hope you get an appointment soon x

[Articblue in reply to Bassem1979]

So pleased you are now in the system to get this sorted. The not knowing is the worst bit. All I do know from the scan is my uterus is now distended and the fibroids are affecting organs around( presumably why I am getting pain and feeling uncomfortable). I’m 54 and peri menopausal, so if it is a hysterectomy then I am at the right age to go through menopause - although they say my ovaries are well in tact- but I don’t want any more children! Wish you all the best and hope you get your op soon!

[Sammie8513]

Hi ....firstly I'd like to know how everything's gone for you ??? ..... I've just been diagnosed with fibroids and a cyst..... my god the pain is unreal....so far I've been put on hormone tablets and have to return in 3 months .... my life has completely changed since the pain started, the bleeding is awful, the pain is awful infact feels like life's pretty awful right now ..... please tell me rheres light at the end of the tunnel 🙏