Comments for Below The Belly Button http://belowthebellybutton.com It's about life and learning to live well. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:49:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Keep the uterus, get rid of the fibroids by Linda http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/06/keep-the-uterus-get-rid-of-the-fibroids/#comment-1073 Linda Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:14:36 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=24#comment-1073 I am a 33 year old woman who had been suffering with a fibroid uterus for a few years. A year ago, I sought the advice of my GYN for the problem because I felt they should be removed. It was in her opinion that I should wait because there was a possibility that they would shrink. I was given prescription for birth control (which I thought was to help in the shrinkage) and was told I should get another ultrasoumd in 6 months. After 6 months, I returned to my GYN and was sent for another ultrasound. The results found that the fibroids didn't shrink but in fact grew another centimeter. At that point I asked what the birth control was actually doing to help the situation. The doctor stated that periods shouldn't be as heavy because of it. I also asked what were my chances of conceiving with the fibriods and was told very rarely. I was told to come back in another 6 months. Needless to say I did return 6 months later complaining of bad cramping. At this time, I was seen by another doctor in the practice and when he looked at my file, he stated that the fibroids were extremely large and should have been removed a year ago. I was then sent for yet anothe ultrasound that found that my largest fibroid (I had several) had tripled in size since the ultrasound 6 months prior. I was then told that since I was slightly overweight I should try to lose weight first before getting a myomectomy because I ran the risk of having to get a full hysterectomy due to my size. At the time I was in extreme pain in my pelvic, with unbelievable pressure that made it unbarable to sit down and stand up. I was also losing control of my bladder. I was informed by the doctor that these symptomds were common due to the size of the tumors. I then asked was it common to miss a period as well. He replied nonchalantly, "yes or you're pregnant". A pregnancy was done and I was indeed with child. It was at that point I decided to seek a second opinion. That second opinion revealed that I was pregnant with triplets but also that my fibroid tumor had tripled in size in a 4 week time priod. The tumor was so large that it had bent my uterus in half leaving only limited size for the fetuses to develop. I was only 8 weeks pregnant but my uterus was so enlarged it was the zize as if I was in my 3rd trimester. The actually tried to go in manually which was extremely painful and straighten out my uterus. It didn't work. After consulting with several OB-GYN surgeons, I then elected to have the tumor removed in order to try to save my pregnancy. Unfortunatly, my uterus was so damaged for that time, I ended up losing my babies and had to have a hysterectomy. My advice to everyone, is that you know your own body better than anyone. When you feel as though you're not getting the right advice or treatment from your physician, seek a second opinion and do it early. Don't wait like me. Follow your instincts. I am a 33 year old woman who had been suffering with a fibroid uterus for a few years. A year ago, I sought the advice of my GYN for the problem because I felt they should be removed. It was in her opinion that I should wait because there was a possibility that they would shrink. I was given prescription for birth control (which I thought was to help in the shrinkage) and was told I should get another ultrasoumd in 6 months. After 6 months, I returned to my GYN and was sent for another ultrasound. The results found that the fibroids didn’t shrink but in fact grew another centimeter. At that point I asked what the birth control was actually doing to help the situation. The doctor stated that periods shouldn’t be as heavy because of it. I also asked what were my chances of conceiving with the fibriods and was told very rarely. I was told to come back in another 6 months. Needless to say I did return 6 months later complaining of bad cramping. At this time, I was seen by another doctor in the practice and when he looked at my file, he stated that the fibroids were extremely large and should have been removed a year ago. I was then sent for yet anothe ultrasound that found that my largest fibroid (I had several) had tripled in size since the ultrasound 6 months prior. I was then told that since I was slightly overweight I should try to lose weight first before getting a myomectomy because I ran the risk of having to get a full hysterectomy due to my size. At the time I was in extreme pain in my pelvic, with unbelievable pressure that made it unbarable to sit down and stand up. I was also losing control of my bladder. I was informed by the doctor that these symptomds were common due to the size of the tumors. I then asked was it common to miss a period as well. He replied nonchalantly, “yes or you’re pregnant”. A pregnancy was done and I was indeed with child. It was at that point I decided to seek a second opinion. That second opinion revealed that I was pregnant with triplets but also that my fibroid tumor had tripled in size in a 4 week time priod. The tumor was so large that it had bent my uterus in half leaving only limited size for the fetuses to develop. I was only 8 weeks pregnant but my uterus was so enlarged it was the zize as if I was in my 3rd trimester. The actually tried to go in manually which was extremely painful and straighten out my uterus. It didn’t work. After consulting with several OB-GYN surgeons, I then elected to have the tumor removed in order to try to save my pregnancy. Unfortunatly, my uterus was so damaged for that time, I ended up losing my babies and had to have a hysterectomy. My advice to everyone, is that you know your own body better than anyone. When you feel as though you’re not getting the right advice or treatment from your physician, seek a second opinion and do it early. Don’t wait like me. Follow your instincts.

]]> Comment on The decision to have a Hysterectomy by Yvonne Evelyn http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/05/the-decision-to-have-a-hysterectomy/#comment-1072 Yvonne Evelyn Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:58:13 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=23#comment-1072 Hi Dr. Nevins, Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this topic. I really appreciate your candid and 'matter of fact' explanations. It allowed me to gain a better understanding of the topic at hand. I look forward to your next write up. Hi Dr. Nevins,

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this topic. I really appreciate your candid and ‘matter of fact’ explanations. It allowed me to gain a better understanding of the topic at hand. I look forward to your next write up.

]]> Comment on The Fishy Vaginal Odor by monica http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/01/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-1071 monica Sun, 31 May 2009 16:59:52 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=19#comment-1071 I love this article...very good information. Even though the information was serious. I did laugh a few times..."practicing free love". The article is so down to earth and personable. Keep up the good work!!! I love this article…very good information. Even though the information was serious. I did laugh a few times…”practicing free love”. The article is so down to earth and personable. Keep up the good work!!!

]]> Comment on I know people with Fibroids, but what are they? by Juliet M Nevins http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/04/fibroids/#comment-1070 Juliet M Nevins Sun, 10 May 2009 14:23:31 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=17#comment-1070 Thank you Dr. Michael Thomas for bringing up an important point. It is a good idea to keep track of the size of your fibroids with ultrasounds (or CTs). This is important if you are trying to preserve your fertility. As fibroids grow, they do distort (and can destroy) the uterus. Also, if the fibroids are of a certain size, you will no longer be a candidate for some of the less invasive procedures, i.e. laparoscopic and even vaginal approaches. I will expand on this in my next writing. Thank you Dr. Michael Thomas for bringing up an important point. It is a good idea to keep track of the size of your fibroids with ultrasounds (or CTs). This is important if you are trying to preserve your fertility. As fibroids grow, they do distort (and can destroy) the uterus. Also, if the fibroids are of a certain size, you will no longer be a candidate for some of the less invasive procedures, i.e. laparoscopic and even vaginal approaches. I will expand on this in my next writing.

]]> Comment on The Fishy Vaginal Odor by joann Richichi http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/01/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-1067 joann Richichi Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:04:42 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=19#comment-1067 i love it ... boy are you blunt... wash the toys girls... pretty funny!!!!also maybe you shouldnot say man are not treated ... because we do in fact treat if a woman is suffering from recurrent BV .. at least i do .. after all he has to take some responsibility somtime.... i love it … boy are you blunt… wash the toys girls… pretty funny!!!!also maybe you shouldnot say man are not treated … because we do in fact treat if a woman is suffering from recurrent BV .. at least i do .. after all he has to take some responsibility somtime….

]]> Comment on The Fishy Vaginal Odor by joann Richichi http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/01/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-1066 joann Richichi Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:56:35 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=19#comment-1066 i love it ... boy are you blunt... wash the toys girls... pretty funny!!!! i love it … boy are you blunt… wash the toys girls… pretty funny!!!!

]]> Comment on The Fishy Vaginal Odor by DS http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/01/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-1065 DS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:39:01 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=19#comment-1065 This was great info..You go girl! This was great info..You go girl!

]]> Comment on The Fishy Vaginal Odor by Rebecca Eirich http://belowthebellybutton.com/2009/01/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis/#comment-6 Rebecca Eirich Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:35:07 +0000 http://belowthebellybutton.com/?p=19#comment-6 I thought your article to be very informative in a "not-so-technical" way so that most non-medical persons will be able to quickly identify a situation that needs medical attention. Bravo! Becky I thought your article to be very informative in a “not-so-technical” way so that most non-medical persons will be able to quickly identify a situation that needs medical attention. Bravo! Becky

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