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Just what are kegels and why is it a good idea for you to be doing them? Help improve your sex...

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does anyoe have an idea what it means if you are on your period for almost 30 days

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Reply: Endometriosis and Ovarian Remnants- Is Lupron the ...

Dear 32jennh: You are correct in that ovarian remnant syndrome tends not to keep...

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what is this???

ok, so here is my history. i am almost 27yrs old, i have 3 living children, had 1 miscarriage back in august...

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Reply: digital rectal exam during physical exam?

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Reply: Uterine artery embolization -- any experiences?

So, I met with the PA for the interventional radiologist (I.R.) today. Apparently the I.R. who would be...

Posted by Aqua14

So, I met with the PA for the interventional radiologist (I.R.) today. Apparently the I.R. who would be performing the procedure is a famous guy who lectures all over the U.S. and in Europe on I.R. issues, including uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) so he generally doesn't meet with patients beforehand unless I would really want that. Personally it doesn't matter to me, so I probably won't.

After going through my symptoms and relevant health history, the PA went over how the UFE would work, necessary tests beforehand (MRI to see if I'm a good candidate), anesthesia (not general but deeper conscious sedation than when you have a colonoscopy -- they use propofol), how long it takes (1-2 hours), hospital stay (overnight, and someone would have to drive me home). They do use an anesthesiologist who would be made aware of my asthma (although I said it's very well controlled).

He also did mention that sometimes the ovarian arteries also need to be embolized, which would result in menopause. (I forgot to ask under what circumstances that would be necessary -- so I'll call him & ask.)

Also for pain relief they use a hypogastric nerve block to the uterus which the PA said lessens post-procedure pain quite a bit (from a 9 to a 3-4, he said). He said that I could resume normal activities between 3 days and a week afterwards. I would be sent home with pain meds and antibiotics. I questioned when I could start strenuous exercise since I have two longer bike events coming up in June (one 50 miles, one 42 miles), and the PA said probably within a week or two after the procedure.

I asked when I would experience symptom relief. The PA said that bleeding would reduce probably right away, and that the fibroids would shrink 50% within 3-6 months. He also said that he has not seen any fibroids that have been embolized recur.

I asked about the risk of the plastic pellets migrating to other areas of the body. The PA said that the I.R. threads the catheter down to the smallest artery to the fibroid, placing the pellets in the closest possible proximity, and if he can't get down that far he doesn't place the pellets. He said it doesn't really happen that they migrate.

Thus I'm proceeding with the MRI, which will take about a week to preauthorize with the health insurance company. Then after the I.R. reviews the MRI I'll be given the green light (or red light). And then I'll either schedule the UFE or figure out what else I want to do, if I'm not a good UFE candidate.

So there's the scoop. Let me know if there's anything that I didn't ask, since I have to go back to the PA anyway and follow up on that one question above. JudyView Thread

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Reply: Endometrial Ablation

I had mine when I was 36 - that was 16 years ago and have had no periods or even any spotting since..... and my...

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Fibroids growing in vagina??

I was diagnosed with fibroids years ago. It is my understanding that they may grow on a stalk. My question...

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Reply: Hysterecomy

yes. better than before

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Ablation

Had the Cryo-Ablation about 3years ago it worked for two months. My menses was very heavy. Loosing alot of...

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METHODS OF STERILIZATION WHEN YOU HAVE A LOT OF SC...

I'm 39 and I just found out I'm pregnant (My 5th c-section) , the last couple of times I wanted to get...

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Weirdness of my body

My periods have been 2/7/12, 3/9/12,4/14(or13)/12 Those were all natural but I am also on provera 10mg...

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Reply: Breakthrough bleeding-Please Help!

If you're going through a super tampon in less than an hour, you definitely need to call your doctor and...

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Reply: Using Birth Control to Skip Periods

Yes; many women do this. Keep in mind that you may still experience some spotting/break through bleeding. ...

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Reply: Birth Control

1.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/best-birth-control-pill/MY00996 2. No, although, as the article...

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Reply: Advise need it

Bleeding during sex doesn't make pregnancy any more likely. If the condom didn't tear why would you want to use...

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sudden frequent urination while on 5th day of my p...

ok so its midnight and about an hour ago i started peeing like every 2 minutes but its pretty much clear....

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Reply: Birth Control and Changing Time Zones

There's only a 3 hour difference. Unless you're on the mini-pill, the 3 hours won't make a difference so...

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Reply: dryness

Dear An: Certainly if your ovaries were removed at hysterectomy, or if you were close to...

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Reply: Blood Pressure reads Different for each arm?!?!

Dear Jennifer: Anon has give you correct advice. Unless there is a prior problem with...

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Reply: Concerned!

Dear Ims: It sounds like you actually had two things occur which were not expected---a...

Posted by Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP

Dear Ims: It sounds like you actually had two things occur which were not expected---a flow that was both six days late and too short. Given your recent miscarriage history it is understandable that unusual bleeding patterns would be a cause of stress.

Once pregnancy is ruled out (because you know that you are able to conceive), the most common reason for a menstrual pattern like you have described is not having an ovulation every month. In a normal cycle, estrogen is produced all month. Estrogen is responsible for building up the lining of your uterus so you have something to shed each month.

In a normal cycle, progesterone production increases following ovulation and release of an egg.. Progesterone "stabilizes" the uterine lining in preparation for a possible implantation of a new pregnancy. If you are not pregnant that month the levels of estrogen and progesterone fall, triggering the release of the uterine lining—your period.

So, if you do not ovulate, the estrogen build up of the lining continues, but without the usual ovulation associated progesterone. Thus, the hormone levels don't decline, and the lining stays up inside the uterus—your missed/late period. Sometimes, when there is not an ovulation to trigger a complete shed of the lining, just parts of the top layer will shed. This produces flows which can be either too light or prolonged erratic bleeding.

As you may have read, there can be MANY causes for not ovulating: low thyroid, pituitary problems, ovarian cysts, physical stressors (eg sudden increases in exercise, crash dieting), emotional stressors (problems with money, partners, kids), increased body weight, anorexia, rotating shifts at work, etc. It is also possible that your body has not yet returned to super regular ovulations since the miscarriage.

Bottom line, rule out a current pregnancy with a reliable pregnancy test. If the test is negative you can elect to self monitor for another month to see if your prior cycle patterns return. If not you can see your GYN or local family planning clinic. They should be able to evaluate you for any causes of late/missed ovulations.

Yours,
JaneView Thread

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Reply: Periods after NovaSure endometrial ablation

Dear ravensummer: It would be great if by the third cycle the bleeding abated--keep us...

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endometrial cryoablation

has anyone had this procedure and after, had an increase in HORRIBLE PMS????

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Reply: Hormone imbalance? any advice appreciated

oh my! i feel your pain! i am trying to figure this out too. since i was 12 as well i was taken to the ER...

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Reply: Help! Birth control, quality of life, no diagnosis

oops i always meant to ask, has anyone else had the vomiting, high fever, severe pain like you were dying...

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Reply: Moving feeling stomach not pregnant

You seem to have been through a lot and I was quite alarmed by your comments as I too have been experiencing...

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Reply: Discoloration of skin

Likely not, but you can ask your physician this question the next time you go in for an annual exam. Gail

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Reply: Post laparoscopic partial hysterectomy pain- help!

Hi, I am having the same horrific pain as your mom. I threw up post surgery and felt the same ripping...

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Reply: Help Please

I wasn't aware of that. Thank you.

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Reply: i need help

You do know the pull-out method is not a form of birth control? Knowing that, there is a chance of...

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