Hi, I have recently been diagnosed (by transvaginal ultr...

1. Guest 27 July 2005 at 10:18AM
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   Hi, I have recently been diagnosed (by transvaginal ultrascan) with fibroids and currently waiting to discuss which treatment options.

   The condition is currently have a significant effect on my life - periods have extended to between 14 and 21 days but the cycle is still only 24 to 29. There are at least 3 days each cycle when I flood (despite being on various medication) and at times there have been 6 days or more. Consequently experiencing mild depression . . .

   . . .however the good news is that is treatable and some of the options are minimal invasive. Those affected may want to explore going onto a LNRH angonist whilst they are waiting for treatment, it is an option I am currently exploring.

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2. Guest 10 December 2009 at 17:47PM

   Hello

   I have a fibroid in my womb and went to see an endocriniologist abroad as the one here didn't listen to what i was saying. The fibroid can be caused by excess eostrogen so if you can get to cause of the hormone imblance the fibroid may shrink. The guy i saw suggested that i may have insulin resistance (i am overweight with a lot of weight on my tummy) and had a hormone imbalance years ago. It maybe through diet and vitamin supplements that you can get to the root of the problem and balance your sugar and hormone levels because having the fibroid removed doesn't mean it wont grow back. There's loads of info and books available online. Don't know if this will help or the insulin thing will apply to you but if you read some info on it you may find other symptoms and can approach it in a different way. Metformin is the drug to balance the insulin but they may not giveit to you. Good luck! Daisy

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