6wks pg with 3 fibroids

[#2ontheway]

Hi all, I'm new to the boards. But I was referred by a friend.
I had my first U/S yesterday to confirm my 2nd pregnancy. We had been trying for over 5 years after our first child. I now know that the 3 fibroids I have may have caused the long wait as well as the spotting I'm having now.
Everything with the baby is fine at this point, the heart rate is strong and my hormone levels are good, too. I've heard different things about fibroids during a pregnancy...everything from "not usually a problem" to "almost certain miscarriage". Of course I would prefer the "not usually a problem" answer.

I was just wondering if anyone has had a successful pg with fibroids? Did the dr do anything differently? Did you have to do anything differently? I've heard that certain changes in diet can help reduce the fibroids...but also heard that the pg hormones also make it increase.

I have another appointment next Friday with the dr. The only info I got about the fibroids was from the u/s technician. What questions should I be asking and are there any tests or things that I should request if the dr does not already perform?

THANK YOU in advance!

[jana_1203]

This site may be of great help ...

http://www.hopeforfibroids.org/faq2p...raception.html

Good for you, you're already preggo. In my case, I'm still TTC but during the last u/s, RE saw a number of fibroids (intramural) wherein the biggest is 4.1 cm.

Hope your pregnancy goes well .

jana_1203

[#2ontheway]

Thank you jana_1203.
The site was very helpful and one of the few that has stressed a more positive outlook for a normal pregnancy. I know the risks are there regardless but I worry too much as it is...I needed that positive feedback.

Good luck TTC! I hope you are successful.

[marynpr]

jana 1203, I have a fibriod at 8cm in the lining of my uterus and apparently a couple smaller ones inside. I am confused, uncertain and frustrated. Maybe I should say fearful. I don't have any pain or bleeding that seem "not normal" - maybe I just don't know what normal is? I have some clotting, a heavy first day, and about 5 days of bleeding and some pinch cramping. Isn't that normal?

I still feel the same as always but I guess I'm actually 43. Yes and never really paid any attention to the time clock. I felt great so why be concerned. This January I went to the gymn and told her I'd really like to try to get pregnant after I've tryed about 6 month. I had couple test. Found I had a 8cm fibriod so she sent me to fertility doctor. She sent me to all the test and "fit me into a packed schedule" so that only after 5 months I am scheduled for surgery.

I really need a little feedback and help. When I met with Dr. G she recommended that I get the large fibroid out asap, but I was scared and concerned about the recovery time. Time is something I don't have. So I agree that she would take out a couple small things inside the uterus and try to open my tubes (did I mention that the dye test revealed that both tubes are closed - One is closed way down the neck which is probably not fixable, but the other might just be closed from the fibroid pressing) so that is scheduled next week.

I went to a different fertility doc in the area last week. I wanted a second and hope he might perform a invitro for me. Dr. G will not perform a invitro on anyone after age 42. Why? I'm not sure. Egg integrity, not very successful. It is a grim picture. Yet doesn't the news show all the "stars" having babies very late in life???

Anyway the 2nd Doc said Doc G was right "the fibroid should come out" Although he is willing to be invitro asap, but someone in the exact situation as me had just tried the Invitro without success and is now going to have the surgery.

I another time consumer. I don't have any time. if I did I'd take all of this slow and work it through. My mom had natural preg at age 37, 39 and 42. No problem. My father was born when his mother was 40. etc and of course we can't forget Sarah (HA) was 90.

I called Doc G and asked if we could add the large fibriod to the surgery next week, but the answer is that she doesn't have enough time scheduled in the operating room. The surgery schedule is just through the bellybottom, but the large fibriod would have to be open incision. - If I want both she will have to fit me into the schedule next month. More time consumer - I don't ahve any time.

Should I just keep the scheduled surgery and see what happens, should I do for next month? for month. Even if I try another doctor they all make you wait several weeks for an appointment and then you have to fit into the schedule. - more time consumer - I don't have any time.

I'm also concerned because I have read some of this site and hear that women are having scarring and other complications with the surgery that is supposed to be my answer. - what now.

I don't know what to do, I am just some paralized in this decision. I feel like the wrong decision now is the difference between any chance of having a child at all. I haven't told anyone about this and don't plan on it, but I really love to talk about with someone. So if someone has any help to give, I really need it.

[jana_1203]

Im also not an expert regarding fibroids since I also have so many questions in my mind. But based on my experience, my RE will try 2 more IUIs (if the present IUI will not work, btw i'm in the two week wait) before the fibroids will be removed. She told me that some still get pregnant even with fibroids and some get pregnant immediately after its removal. I think its a case to case basis, depending on the size and its location. Probably the best way is to ask your OB Gyn. Dont lose hope. I will also pray for you.

Baby dust to you and all those who are experiencing IF.

jana_1203

[Adrienne]

I *think* it has a great deal to do with where the fibroids are located. I had a large one identified prior to IF tx but the RE said it was located where it shouldn't interfere with implantation. It was never a problem during my pg. when my ds was delivered, his cord was over his shoulder and got compressed everytime I pushed. I don't know if the location of the cord was due to the fibroid or not.

So, I now have a 6.5 y/o and just had a pelvic u/s due to periods from h*ll. My periods have gotten worse since my pg at 40. I don't know if I'm facing a hysterectomy or not--witing on test results.

Best of luck to all of you! There are many of us on the parenting over 35 bb that got pg after 39.

[marynpr]

Jana 123 and Adrienne, It's amazing how touched I am to hear your responses. I didn't realize how much talking to another woman with the similar concerns could make me feel. I felt very alone, but now I don't. Thanks. I have tentatively scheduled the dual surgery with both RE. Once for May 18th (Doc S, the second opinion-who seems a little younger), and May 23rd (Doc G) I keep researching the subject on the internet. Whether that is good, I don't know. I am now concerned that the cutting/surgery could create scarring that could keep me from conceiving. Yet, with two closed tubes, it won't happen naturally and I've been told the fibroids in the uterus act like a nartural birthcontrol keeping from conception. The large fibroid is distorting my uterus so it looks a lot different than the usual shape. I've seen a video of fibriod removal yuk and read that the scarring is huge issue. When I talk about time - I do mean biological time. I feel each minute ticking.

I have nightmares that the Doc will start the surgery and then in the middle remove the whole uterus because of some reason he/she thinks is somehow important enough.

I have a great life, we have put our business first and it's grown etc - I never listened to people talk about how "other things" are important too. Now I suddenly wonder what money or business can be worth when you don't have a child. It sudden seems so small. I would trade a great deal to have just listened and put more importance on family.

I can't regain the opportunity lost, now I just have to do what I can/have to. It is frustrating, but reality.

The truth is this large 8cm fibroid should come out even if for no other reason than it might continue to grow and now that I hear the symptoms, I realize that it may have been affecting me. I have to run to the restroom alot and last year I don't remember ever being like that and maybe the clotting is more than it had been, and maybe my last two periods lasted a extra day. I don't pay attention very well. I hope its not a mistake. Doc G is professional and maybe just a little to distant. I guess I need a little coddeling. A little hands on. After I had 3 appointments(tests etc) with her, I came in on the fourth and she didn't even seem to recongize me and wasn't familar with my situation until she read my file again. I lost some confidence then, but she very reputable and it's a large practice. She sees a lot of people. I guess I shouldn't expect too much. Doc S(2nd opinion) seemed a little young (35-40) That doesn't mean he isn't good, but a little grey hair would have helped me. I don't know why. Out of the two, I feel more confident in Doc G, but Doc S was so much more accomodating and personable.

I'm writing too much. I'm sorry. I'm just running on.

Thanks again.

[ybc]

I found the following site very helpful before my Myomectomy (fibroid removal) and during my recovery:

http://blog.geekwithfibroids.com/200...ectomy-part-4/

So many people commented that the blog is in part 4. You can read all previous parts. Plus, there are other information regarding fibroid and surgeries/treatment on the site. Good luck