For women suffering from uterine fibroids, it is important for them to know that they are not alone. We are grateful to those women who have been willing to share their personal struggles with uterine fibroids – from diagnosis to treatment – with other women, with the hope that it will encourage others to TAKE ACTION and find a treatment option that works best for their personal situation.
A little more than eight months ago, I was directed down the frightening path to the operating room after a diagnostic ultrasound revealed a rapidly growing 435cc fibroid that was causing me severe pain and other problems. At age 27, I had never even heard of uterine … Continue reading →
My Fibroid History I started with one submucosal fibroid in 2007. I had three hysteroscopic myomectomies, each about nine months apart, in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and a robotic laparoscopic myomectomy in March 2010. I am 32 and wishing to … Continue reading →
I had heavy bleeding, frequent urination, a bulky stomach, and cramping. My bleeding is sometimes so heavy that I can’t go out. I go through 10-15 pads in a day. It is so uncomfortable. I have tried everything you can … Continue reading →
I first discovered I had fibroids during a routine screening for Ovarian cancer. I was told they were nothing to worry about, however I soon started having issues with constipation and bladder retention. I ultimately went to St. Mary’s for … Continue reading →
I had a myomectomy in 2001 and the fibroids grew back. My doctor recommended Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) because I am 40 years old, am not worried if I cannot have anymore children, and he suggested it would be a good alternative to hysterectomy. Continue reading →
Symptoms I’ve had fibroids for the past 10 years that were closely monitored. About three years ago, I realized that my prolonged, heavy, crampy periods were taking over my life. I found it difficult to make social or vacation plans … Continue reading →
In 2007, when I was 33, after suffering for about a year with heavy menstrual bleeding and cramps, and having tried various forms of birth control pills which did nothing to help my symptoms, my OB/GYN performed a saline ultrasound … Continue reading →
It is so important for a woman to have a voice. When I first learned that I had uterine fibroids I kept it to myself. I thought I was the only one, and that was not a cool feeling, so … Continue reading →
This is a true story with a happy ending…A story that may help tens of thousands of women. Women must become aware that there is a fantastic choice other than the barbaric option of hysterectomy…A huge fibroid was shrunk (ablated) … Continue reading →
To my Sisters out there that has any questions with Uterine Fibroids, Hello, my name is Mai from Tampa, Florida. I am here to share you my story from past, now and future. I found out I had Uterine Fibroids … Continue reading →
