Expert on how fibroids impact women’s health, available treatments

30 thoughts on “Expert on how fibroids impact women’s health, available treatments”

1. I had these and didn’t know it. Not until I asked for a hysterectomy were they discovered. I was suffering from heavy bleeding, migraines and anemia. The best thing I ever did was to have a hysterectomy. It made all the difference in how I felt.

2. Such an important topic. So many women go through this and it’s nice that CBS Mornings is sharing information to educate women on their options.

3. Wonderful and important info. NYU Hospital helped me so much with cutting edge info when I had mine!

4. This one is tricky! My fibroids were growing quickly. My provider told me that a hysterectomy was the option. My uterus was as large as a 20 week pregnancy. This changed my whole life. No more bleeding and pain and he kept the ovaries intact to keep hormones going which was important for me. I was 42 and was done having kids. After this surgery I felt a lot better and was able to lose weight also.

5. Good information. I had a uterine ablation after having heavy bleeding and anemia.

6. Not to mention, there should be a conversation regarding what perimenopause and menopause look like after a hysterectomy. Additionally it wasn’t mentioned but I know women who have been effectively treated with progesterone therapy

7. She is so right! You are not presented with all the options. After a decade of treatments and procedures,UAE gave me my life back. We need more discussions about this.

8. I’m a man with friends that have PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis. These diagnoses pull on emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health. I don’t have the answers, but I’m listening. Men cannot regulate a woman’s body 🤷🏾‍♂️.

9. Me too at 29 I had a sonogram and discovered it. At 31, I had a myomectomy and then at 41 a hysterectomy so kids were an afterthought. I didn’t want periods anymore.

10. @@darlenegoodwin That was definitely one of the benefits—no more periods and the heavy bleeding was a real nuisance.

11. @@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 oh yeah 👍

12. I had the UFE and an ablation of my uterus. I am now in the phase of my life where my cycle is leaving. Those fibroids were not nice.

13. I also agree a lot w/ your 2nd sentence as well coming from a female POV, ugh being a woman can be so exhausting especially when our bodies have no choice but to give us a horrible disease.😭😭😭 Referring to myself w/ being young & managing PCOS for the last couple years of my life.

14. Thank you!🙏🏽🙌🏽

15. Oh yes. 💯 After suffering from fibroids over twenty years, I had a uterine artery embolization (uae). Had one glorious pain free year and then all my symptoms returned. I had a myomectomy last December. The heavy bleeding and pain is done. Hallelujah! Perimenopause started in January. I didn’t even know that was a thing. My friend who had gone through menopause called it. I’m so thankful for girlfriends who talk openly about these things.

16. The UAE didn’t work and it was painful. I had it done at a good hospital but that was back in 2008

17. My fibroids caused me to have have heavy bleeding and anemia for years. I discovered an article that talked about if you suffer from this, you need to take Silica and Vitamin K (K1 & K2) to get your blood back in balance. I took these and within a few days, my heavy bleeding stopped and I never suffered with anemia again. Vitamin K1 helps colagulate the blood. This info changed my life! I wish doctors knew about these types of remedies and took them seriously.

18. Our stories are almost the same, except I decided on a hysterectomy. And it changed my life for the better!

19. I had a Uterine Fibroid Embolization at age 49. BEST procedure ever. It was done by an Interventional radiologist the day after my consult with him. I was awake under local sedation. Out of the hospital in one day. This should really be tried before an invasive and irreversible hysterectomy or painful myomectomy This procedure can also be done again in the future as problems arise. I haven’t had a single issue or period since. You MUST discuss this option with your gynecologist to refer you to the Interventionial radiologist. Fight for this option. It’s a low risk, highly effective procedure for fibroids. You’ll need an MRI to find out exactly where they are and if you’re a candidate for this. I was anemic, had more than a few blood transfusions , not to mention my poor quality of life due to the pain/ constant extremely heavy bleeding.
    This is such an important subject for literally half of the population and it needs it’s due coverage, education and course of action. Good Luck ladies ✨🌺

20. This is a most important topic that needs awareness. I suffered for 4.5 yrs with Uterine Bleeding. The first 2 yrs. my PCP did nothing and the GYN thought it was funny my uterus was big. I felt less of a person from the humiliation. I searched for and went to various docs only to be where I still am with Fibroids and no relief. I was given Provera by my PCP after 2 yrs of suffering and going to another ER. That doc made her give me the meds. Insurance is another factor to consider as well.

21. I had a wonderful provider who put every option on the table for me when I was diagnosed with fibroids. We went from least invasive to most invasive (hysterectomy). I tried everything before I decided that hysterectomy was the best option for me. I had a laparoscopic procedure and was discharged in 12 hours. I felt so cared for by my doctor, he made me feel like we were on the same team and that he was my advocate. No regrets.

22. Why you didn’t mention, about
    Laparoscopic fibroid removal?

23. If… you remove the uterus, you’re not gonna get into perimenopause and menopause. The reason why is, because the ovaries are still intact.

24. I had a laparoscopic myomectomy, I too always thought the cramps and heavy bleeding were part of the problem until I had an ultrasound and found out about my fibroids. Hopefully they don’t return or if they do incredibly slowly 🤞🏼

25. About to schedule an appointment with my doctor now because I think I have fibroids which every woman in my family has had. And then I see this article.

26. @@maryjs4878 was that your experience? I’ve heard so many women say even with their ovaries, blood supplies to the ovaries were diminished lowering their hormones after their uterus was removed. Perimenopause and menopause is when hormones decline rapidly. I’ve also read Dr. Lisa Mosconi’s recent research which finds hysterectomies, even when the ovaries are not taken, increase a woman’s risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia.

27. Try to heal your body through your diet first. My heavy bleeding from fibroids stopped once I started to eat brussel sprouts which helps to block bad/high estrogen which can cause fibroids. I was totally shocked that this one vegetable helped heal my body when the medications that were prescribed did not- tranamexic acid didn’t work and low dose birth control pills didn’t work. I was bleeding for 2 months and the brussel sprouts put my hormones back in balance by lowering my estrogen.

28. i suffer . i live in Texas and i cant find anyone willing to help me. im tired of suffering

29. Thank you CBS. I had no idea of these other options for fibroid removal! There are many women, in my life, who have pain and month long periods who were often given the first option of hysterectomy. Please revisit this subject again so many more women can learn their options cause clearly they ain’t learning from their doctor.

30. I also had the same thing, but the fibroid tumors can calcify. So, it’s something to be aware of. Glad yours worked out for you.

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