4 years ago, I had a hysterectomy. I kept my ovaries, and my cervix. I found out recently, there is a mass and it is the size of a uterus.. If another fibroid, will I need surgery to remove it? how can one prevent having them reoccur?
If someone wants to learn about fibroid surgery then it is worth checking out websites such as Wikipedia or Netdoctor. Both of these will give good information about the surgery and what is involved at the time and afterwards.
The surgery depends on the woman's age, the type of symptoms she is experiencing, and whether she plans to have children in the future. ther are two forms of surgery-myomectomy and hysterectomy
It will unfortunately take 6 weeks to recover from fibroid tumor surgery. On Sept 2, 2011 I will be having my 2nd surgery. In 2004 I had 2 fibroid tumors removed, and was told that more could possibly come back and sure enough its happened. Im looking forward to the surgery to get rid of the extreme pain Ive been in, but not looking forward to the recovery. Im a very active person and basically surgery is the only thing that slows me down....Ive been dreading the long period of time I have to move slower, however i have to do what Im supposed to so I can heal properly!!
Need to have surgery to remove the gall bladder- cholecystectomy
Hysteroscopy
A fibroid on the top of your uterus
A fibroid on the top of your uterus
cystic fibroid
Perhaps he(she) is undergoing a sex change operation.
After fibroid surgery, patients typically experience a recovery period that can vary depending on the type of surgery performed (e.g., laparoscopic, open surgery). Common post-operative experiences include pain management, follow-up appointments to monitor healing, and instructions on activity restrictions. Most patients are advised to avoid heavy lifting and vigorous exercise for several weeks. Additionally, some may notice changes in their menstrual cycle as their body adjusts after the removal of fibroids.
no, the uterus lies in a cul de sac (dead end)meaning it cannot travel into the body. You do need to go to a doctor who can remove with little discomfort. Not surgery per se, but you need to remove it or have a doctor remove it asap. There's a good chance of infection or toxic shock syndrome if you leave it.
Some risks are heavy bleeding and it is something that you should discuss with your physician or your surgeon before you undergo any kind of operation.