Uterine fibroids -- getting examination
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| I have difficulty with being examined internally (have vaginismus) and am wondering if anyone has had experience with having an ultrasound to check the health of the uterus. I have heard of the transvaginal ultrasound being used, but again, if it could be done using an abdominal ultrasound that would be helpful for someone like me. Thanks ... |
Anonymous
| I've only had it done transvag. I have to say it didn't feel too good (i.e. pretty painful). I don't have your condition, but I think the tech. was really pushing the wand internally. They got the pics they wanted. I've heard of people doing MRIs, but that may be harder to get your insurance to pay for as transvag is the typical method and surely much cheaper. |
Ariana
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| I did MRI and Transvag. They were both very unpleasant. Abdominal ultrasound will not give the doctor enough information but they will do one of those too. |
Anonymous
| With my fibroids, we've always been able to do the sbdominal ultasound, no problems. Just drink a lot before hand! |
Anonymous
| I had all 3 done before my UFE procedure. The MRI provided the clearest images by far. It was not painful at all and although it wasn't the most thrilling experience of my life, I am not claustrophobic so it wasn't a big deal for me. |
Anonymous
| Hi everyone, OP here. Thank you for writing. I'm glad to hear that I might be able to avoid having the transvag ultrasound, but I agree 17:32, that likely it'll be tough to get insurance coverage. Well, at this point I need to find a caring practitioner (e.g., Gyn) who might work with me, such as prescribing the ultrasound. If any of you, or new posters, have doctor recommendations, I'd appreciate that as well. |
Anonymous
| Where are you located? Dr. Hodges at Fair Ridge OBGYN in Fairfax is AWESOME. So kind and compassionate. |
Anonymous
| OP here ... Thanks for recommending, PP. I'm in Maryland, so closer to me would be preferred. But excellent doctor recommendations are highly valued. |
Anonymous
| ... OP back. Sorry, I did mean to add, that if anyone has input for physicians perhaps in MD, that most likely is more realistic for me. Thanks again, for any help. |
Ariana
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| Dr. Isabelle Greene at Hopkins ordered an MRI for my fibroids. She is amazing. It is worth driving to Baltimore to see her. |
Anonymous
| Hi PP, OP here ... Thank you, I appreciate your recommendation as well. I'll also look up Dr. Greene. |
Anonymous
| I got excellent care from Dr. Constance Bohon. She was in Gaithersburg when I first started seeing her, then she moved to DC. I followed her. Back in 1999, I had/have fibroids and they were cause me great pain/extremely heaving bleeding. I had an abdominal ultrasound for them. Dr. Bohon recommended a myomectomy since the procedure would remove the fibroids and preserve the uterus for childbearing. I was hesitant about having surgery but it was the best decision for me. After the surgery my periods were a painless/shorter. I had a baby in 2007. I hear there are more options now. Luckily my surgery seems to have fixed my fibroid problem. |
Anonymous
| OP again ... PP, you must have read my mind. Just on the weekend, I was thinking to re-post here, to ask if those who have undergone a procedure went on to have children. It's wonderful to hear yours still allowed you to conceive as this is something I still wish to do... |
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Myomectomy is the procedure for removing the fibroids while leaving the uterus, however, it is apparently as invasive as the full hysterectomy, so they only do it when you want to preserve fertility.
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Anonymous
New poster here. I also had fibroids removed and had sucessful pregnancy. The surgery was a required to get accepted into shared risk IVF treatment. I want to add that my MRI and transv was not painful. |