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TulipNoodle · 2026-02-27T19:56:36+00:00

Hey all. I’ve recently found out via ultrasound that I have a large fundal fibroid - just over 10cm. Am waiting for a follow up appt with the GP but from everything I can see online, surgery feels likely. I have incredibly heavy periods where I need at least 2-3 forms of protection, I’m anaemic, I have a lot of pain, and some mid-cycle bleeding. Im in my early 40s and finished having kids. Has anyone been in a similar situation and did you end up having either fibroid removal or a hysterectomy? Thanks!

Allisnotlost1 · 03/05/2026 18:54

@ShowOfHands that sounds so rough. Fingers crossed you get a date soon, and some clarity on what they will actually do.

Gwenhwyfar · 03/05/2026 18:57

Where I live this would be a hysterectomy and nothing else offered. If you are past 43/44 you're unlikely to have a(nother) child so they will not do an operation to remove just the fibroid.

Mine are medium-sized so I'm avoiding the operation for the moment and the medication they've mentioned seem horrendous too.

TheNinjaWife · 03/05/2026 19:07

PlainSkyr · 12/03/2026 12:02

I have had the fibroid embolisation 2 years ago and it was a perfect success. It is suitable when it’s a single large fibroid. In hospital for 1 night, back on my feet in 3 days. Non invasive, only small cut where they went in to do the procedure. No stitches, no general anaesthesia. Took 6 months for the fibroid to shrink from 10cm to 4cm. All fibroid problems have gone away. I would recommend, but suggest that you investigate all options thoroughly before you proceed.

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I had this done too, about 8 years ago. 1 large fibroid blocked off by beads in a single artery. Total success. Only regret is I should have done it sooner. The pain after the procedure is astronomical though!

IHateAlzheimers · 03/05/2026 21:51

Yes, everything was morcellated (?sp) which is something I have avoided thinking about pre or post op in any detail. My op ended up being very long as well due to the size of my uterus, apparently it filled all available space making skirting round laparoscopically tough going. Very pleased my surgeon stuck with it. I chose him for his surgical skill not bedside manner (which was appalling but I didn't need kind words just skilful cutting 😆).

I have had a very VERY poor spine since my teens which I keep going with lots of weights/core work so I think my obsession with core/pelvic floor lead me into very different research to most and also I am NHS so was aware of the prolapse possibility BUT it is rare indeed. Still I have far too many physio friends not to pass on the pelvic floor exercise message at every opportunity!

Allisnotlost1 · 03/05/2026 22:14

IHateAlzheimers · 03/05/2026 21:51

Yes, everything was morcellated (?sp) which is something I have avoided thinking about pre or post op in any detail. My op ended up being very long as well due to the size of my uterus, apparently it filled all available space making skirting round laparoscopically tough going. Very pleased my surgeon stuck with it. I chose him for his surgical skill not bedside manner (which was appalling but I didn't need kind words just skilful cutting 😆).

I have had a very VERY poor spine since my teens which I keep going with lots of weights/core work so I think my obsession with core/pelvic floor lead me into very different research to most and also I am NHS so was aware of the prolapse possibility BUT it is rare indeed. Still I have far too many physio friends not to pass on the pelvic floor exercise message at every opportunity!

Ha, yeah it’s not an appealing thought is it? Interesting though, mine is not especially large but seems that is not on the table
for me. I will ask though (on the day I guess!)

I’ve done a lot of reading, systematic reviews etc and for me (no children) prolapse risk seems very low so trade off is perhaps the reduced risk of cervical cancer, and more immediately not having to recover from a larger incision. However I’m a big fan of pelvic floor exercises anyway and will continue.