u/WeirdOreo

Hello!

I have recently been diagnosed with a rapid growing figo 6 fibroid sized 15x13. Due to it growing in the last 4 years ( as previous scan showed no fibroid), doctors are treating it as suspicious and leaning towards hysterectomy. Waiting on a CT and MRI for the doctors to review between hysterectomy and open myomectomy.

I wanted to see if there are any other members of this group that might have gone through a hysterectomy before 30 that could share any impact to their life?

I am 29F with only symptoms being severe bloating and pain ( that can be sorted with ibuprofen). All the posts around this topic are usually people being very happy they are no longer bleeding which fortunately, I am not currently affected by.

Just wanted to get some opinions as trying to wrap my head around the possibility.

I am not planning on children but it still feels wrong to close that door so early and lose a part of myself. Honest opinions are welcome.

Thanks!

Hello!

Random question for anyone that has had fibroids and been pregnant on separate occasions. How different is a pregnant belly to a fibroid belly?

I have a 15cm fibroid which makes me look a few months pregnant. Although lucky I don't have heavy bleeding or severe pain, I do struggle with bending, running and sometimes walking, having to hold my lower belly for comfort. It always makes me think of how similar it is to pregnancy so am curious to know what other ladies feel that have been in both situations. Honestly wouldn't want to feel like this for another 9 months and I know the belly gets MUCH bigger in pregnancy.

Thank you!