I'm going for my second opinion about my fibroid and all the bleeding I've had since, well, forever it seems (but really since early January). The doctor will probably do another ultrasound, and, for some reason, I'm really anxious about it. I don't know why - I guess I'm afraid they'll see something radically different than the first one. I'd appreciate positive thoughts, prayers, etc. As I said, I'm really nervous and anxious. Thank you!

You are in my prayers! For peace tonight, a doctor who is not only wise but one you are comfortable with, and of course good results. I do think a 2nd opinion is a good idea and I'm sure you will feel better this time tomorrow. Please let us know.

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Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Please keep us posted.

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Bella

Hope everything goes well for you tomorrow. If I remember correctly, this 2nd opinion doc seems like a good one. Let us know how it all turns out. Sending good thoughts your way.

Thank you all. I think I'm ready - I figure, in the end, everything is out of our hands, anyway, so there isn't any point in stressing any more. I'm hoping for the best.

Good Luck. I'm hoping things turn out well.

I typed an entire reply and have no idea what happened to it. Sorry if it shows up out of the blue...

The appointment turned out to be more of an consult rather than an exam, which was fine, really. We went over all my records and talked about what I've been going through. I really like this doctor - he listens and doesn't "dicatate." He thinks it is what it is - a submucosal fibroid hogging up half my uterus and the bonus of perimenopause. His options for me, long-term, were pretty much what I expected - either hysteroscopy or hysterectomy and he explained the pros and cons of both. Right now, he's agreeable to me trying to wait it out until fall or early winter when we (hopefully) switch to group insurance. I feel better that he isn't trying to push me into something immediately.

He's put me on a very low dose of BC, which he straight up admitted may or may not work, and we'll see how that goes. I'm not really optimistic that it's going to help a whole lot, but, you don't know unless you try. I go back to see him in two weeks for a complete exam, my repeat Pap test, and maybe an ultrasound, depending on the exam. All in all, I feel better about the whole situation, even though I won't be "cured," so to speak, until I have something done about the fibroid. But at least he's listening to me and respecting my situation. I felt the other doctor just wasn't. I wasn't about to take out a loan to pay for elective surgery.

So, thank you all for your kind words and good wishes. I've got a ways to go (and a repeat Pap smear to sweat out! Health anxiety again!), but I feel I'm on the right track now.

I'm gald you feel encouraged by your consult. It helps to have a doctor who listens and you agree with...and that's hard to find.

Sounds as if you are with a good doctor now. I'm so glad that he is honest with his answers, discussed your options and is taking into consideration your situation. Take care, and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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I guess you are one these women that need reasuring several times.. I know its hard waiting for results.. A fibroid is a non cancerous tumour or growth. At certain times of our life we experiance bleeding due to size of fibroide or to thickning linning of the urterus. I would more concerned if the cancer cells in your pap smear are not normal... I bled non stop for twelve weeks. A D&C and a merina was placed.. Get a grip girl be strong...

gizzie

This seems unnecessarily judgmental and harsh.

Sam,

I am sure you are sick of the subject by now, and I am sure you have done your research. I just wanted to add that I have heard and read many times that the only time a woman should consider hysterectomy is cancer. Otherwise, save the uterus for the numerous benefits it bestows. Unless of course you are bleeding to death.

I have multiple small fibroids. I was told that after menopause they would shrink from lack of estrogen.

I fully understand what a fibroid is, but I'm also aware that things aren't always what they seem. Until last October, I had no idea I even had a fibroid. I though what I was going through was just a normal part of getting older. But, since I'd never bled for over 50 days straight before, for whatever reason, I was what I would think would be understandably freaked out a bit.

Also, to clarify, my last Pap test came back as "ASCUS," which is not the same as coming back cancerous or precancer; however, since this was the first time I've ever had even a mildly abnormal result, it concerned me. I'm also concerned because, if you'd thoroughly read my posts, you'd know that I'm having trouble with my insurance company and none of this is covered at the moment. So I have several reasons to hope for a good Pap result. And it would be nice if you got your facts right about Pap test results before you go giving "advice" to other women. I didn't specifically ask for your support or advice; if you are so annoyed by what someone writes, then do the polite thing and just don't respond. Geez.

Sariah and Wordsmith,

Thank you.