16cm Fibroid

[Dem92]

Hi all,

I have just had a phone call from my doctor advising I have a large mass in my pelvic, 16cm which looks like a fibroid. I’ve had pain and bloating for the last few months which is why I had the scan.

It’s caused me a lot of worry as the doctor said ‘they think it’s a fibroid’ so now I’m googling all sorted. I’m also planning on trying for another baby this year which has made me look into my options as I have been advised it could make it harder to have more kids.

Has anyone had a fibroid of this size and wanted more children? Or how they to about treating this? I’m also worried it’s not a Fibroid and is cancer so my head is all over the place .

Thanks you

[Konagirl60]

I’m sorry you’re so worried and nervous about this. I understand. I have read that fibroids generally do NOT interfere with pregnancy.

Did the doctor say you needed the fibroid removed? Have you been offered a laparoscopy to see what’s going on? What about other scans?

How old are you? Many many women have fibroids ( including myself ). My Mom had a fibroid the size of a cantaloupe! It was removed when she was 54 years old.

Is there anything means of shrinking the fibroid….? Just a random question. Hang in there. Keep me posted.

[Dem92 in reply to Konagirl60]

Thanks so much for responding. I’ve only just been told they found a mass in my uterus which ‘could be’ a Firbroid , I have an appointment at the hospital on Tuesday which I’m hoping they can confirm it is a fibroid . I’m 31 and was looking to have another child this year but I’ve been told it could play an effect on having children . Due to the size I wasn’t sure what my options would be.

[Konagirl60 in reply to Dem92]

Keep me posted. Try to stay calm. Stress isn’t good for the adrenal system.

[Dem92 in reply to Konagirl60]

Thanks so much! Will do