a full hysterectomy, some say only the fibroids should be removed. She is confused and needs info on everything. Please give us any info that you may have. (UFE-uterine fibroid emmbilation) It depends on the extent of the fibroids.
First and foremost, they must be removed to prevent further damage to other organs.
When my daughter was 21 she started suffering from extreme pain after she ate. After many tests they couldn't find anything wrong with her. Pain getting worse, she lost so much weight and was so sickly all the time. Finally sent her for an mri.
Ok long story short, the main problem was fibroids, wrapping around a fallopian tube, causing it to tear, causing an open incesion, causing an infection, causing scar tissue, the scar tissue and the fibroid grew (quickly) wrapping themselves around her appendix.
When surgery was finally scheduled we actually had to have 3 different doctors lined up each doing there part in repairing all the damage that had been done. They weren't sure how much they were going to be able to save.
Happy ending, no hysterectomy, she was able to keep both fallopian tubes and ovaries, she is minus an appendix, but very lucky.
Point of it all, take care of it immediately, don't be afraid to get a second opinion, and even the doctors might not know how far they have to go untill they get in there.
Good luck, I would like to know how she makes out. She needs to have the surgery done. They fibroid can become cancerous and spread the cancer to the lymphatic system with no waring and very quickly. In the mean time I'm sure she is having heavy bleeding and discomfort. The hemmorhaging is very bad for her, too.
She will be just fine after the surgery, 100% woman and will feel a million times better. Get it done, it could save her life. |
