Myectomy

Women's health
1

Hi

I have been offered a myectomy to remove a large fibroid as opposed to a hysterectomy. They are just going to remove the large fibroid and leave the smaller ones. Has anyone had a similar experience and what are your opinions about this choice?

2

I think I'd prefer a hystectomy can they grow back? I've got 2 fibroids one 1.5cm and the other 3cm

3

Why can't they just remove them all if they are able to remove the large one so later on you dont have to gone through this again.

4

I'm 68 and well past menopause so I've been told its unlikely they will grow back again

5

The large one is pressing on the womb and contributing to a prolapse. They feel that the others are not causing symptoms and as I'm past menopause they're unlikely to grow any more. I'm not sure about the safety of a myectomy

6

Hi there

I had a myectomy where the larger fibroid was removed the smaller remained. A couple of years later they grew back...

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7

Hi Todd

Can I ask you how old you are. As I am 68 and well past menopause I've been told that as there is unlikely to be any blood supply to the fibroids they won't grow back. However that was one of my main concerns so I hope they're right!! What do you think re my age?

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Yes of course i should have said but it was late last night and wanted to respond before sleep. Im 58 but had op about 11ish years ago. I still have a few so i am now living with them....

I am told they will shrink during post menapause.

Good luck!

9

I'm not sure if my last message was posted. Did u have any problems after the myectomy?

10

Hi there

No i had no problems at all.

Regards

11

Thank you. That's re-assuring. Hopefully st my age they won't grow back!

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Hopefully they wont.....all the very best!😊