u/HolyBasil_21

My MIGS surgeon is recommending a 3 month GnRH shot (Zoladex) to shrink my 17x14x13 cm large fibroid. However, he says the surgery will be scheduled 6-9 months AFTER the shot. Everything I’ve read says Zoladex is only effective for the dosage period (3 months in this case). I’m super confused about the surgery timeline. Every piece of material on Zoladex and GnRH agonists says the shrinkage (if at all) is temporary, and they will grow back with a vengeance in 3-4 weeks of the shot wearing off. When I mentioned this to the PA (physician assistant) she said your fibroid will not be at its smallest until 6-9 months AFTER the shot is given. They also confirmed that they are not going to give me another 3 month shot. Just the one. It doesn’t add up with the materials I’ve seen. If you had GnRH before your surgery, can you share your surgery timeline? When did you have your shot? How many months was it for? When did you have your surgery? Was after 3 months or 6 months or longer? I’m scared that I would have just put myself through medical menopause for nothing if they delay the surgery without performing it at the right window. Thanks in advance for helping me out.

More background- I had a recent second trimester loss at 20 weeks - no issues found, completely healthy child - but my fibroid had grown to 13cm at that time, post the loss, residual hormones made it grow to 17 cm now, until I could actually get a specialist appointment- Canadian Healthcare - moves very slowly- the specialist is a MIG surgeon so he was transparent that his bias is towards GnRH. I’m okay with the procedure, but I don’t want to wait for the surgery any longer than I need to. I’m also 36 years old, and really want to be a mother. The grief from the loss and the lack of answers and evidence is driving me crazy. Looking for some answers from this amazing community where I’ve found many answers to my condition.

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