I have had fibroids for many years - now aged 43. A scan two years ago showed the largest was 10cm. Consultant said either manage it with hormone contraceptive or either have a hysterectomy. I imagine the latter option is due to their location although at the time I didn’t really query it.
Although my periods have been on the heavier side I feel I have been managing them quite successfully with Ferrous Fumerate and Heam/Non Heam iron sources. This has been without the need to go on the progesterone only pill which was recommended by Drs.
All good so far apart from my last period which was off the scale - constant flooding/clots etc for 5 days. Rather panicked I called my GP who said this could be a one off ‘type’ period however I should take a blood test. My period has now stopped.
Turns out my Haemoglobin levels were seriously low 78 g/l which was taken last Friday. This is because of the excessive blood loss caused by the fibroids.
Suffice to say I feel like a ghost. I do loads of exercise - running at least 15miles per week and weights etc. Now I’m struggling to walk up the stairs without getting tired/tight legs and increased heart rate. All a consequence of anaemia.
My GP said she would call the haematology department at Kings College to see what they advise - not sure if I’d be a candidate for a blood transfusion here.
I have started taking the pill which I really hope will stop/reduce the blood flow next month and am seriously considering a hysterectomy.
Does anyone have any advice and been in a similar position? a) about increasing Hb levels because I am now anaemic - should I push for a transfusion? b) hysterectomy- I’m 43 and do not want any more children. Thanks for reading!