Dec 14, 2008 · Hi Simba32! I had my TAH/BSO over five years ago at the age of 50, due to an "enlarged fibroid uterus" that was causing me low back pain and very heavy menstrual bleeding. After the surgery, my gyn told my husband (in the hospital waiting room) that my uterus that

Nov 5, 2021 · My uterus and my fibroids had the most growth after menopause even though they were supposed to shrink. Then partially because of this, my uterus prolapsed, bladder issues increased, pain level grew, (carried my heating pad everywhere)so I decided to go for the surgery.

Jan 16, 2014 · The hormonal changes that occur throughout a normal menstrual cycle can also affect uterus size on an ongoing basis. Following menopause, the uterus can shrink as hormones are depleted. Conditions such as fibroids, tumors, or adenomyosis can cause the uterus to be enlarged, and it usually remains larger following a pregnancy.

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Mar 29, 2013 · The abdominal imaging reported a mildly heterogeneous myometrium and fluid within the abdominal cavity, suggestive of an echogenic polyp. The endovaginal imaging showed 3 small fibroids..1 is sub-mucosal, 2 are intramural, and one of the intramural fibroids is exophytic.

Jan 17, 2008 · Hi 14 weeks bloated - I was told I was 20 weeks. My Dr. said it was up to me. He was going to do an SAH with a vertical incision due to the size of my uterus. After I asked him, he said if I was his wife it would have been out a long time ago. I'm having symptoms like you, some days are worse than others.

Apr 21, 2009 · I watched a video of a LSH where they used a morcellator to remove the uterus and the Dr. in the video said that they had to make sure they removed any/all pieces of the uterus because even if there is just a tiny piece left behind fibroids can still form on it. After he removed the uterus he looked around and found a few small pieces that had ...

Aug 16, 2009 · If you retained your cervix, there is a chance fibroids can regrow. The cervix is actually part of the uterus, and fibroids can grow on the cervix and on the other uterine tissue left behind. However, I do not think this is very common, especially this long after surgery.

Mar 26, 2010 · » Menopause after hysterectomy - different answers! 3 Replies, Last Reply 12-03-2008, Started By bwonk2003 » daVinci hysterectomy with bladder and menopause concerns

Dec 22, 2005 · My uterus weighed 1238 gms-minus the 2 cantelope size fibroids. And there were smaller ones found in there as well. Or, according to the surgical report, my uterus was the size of a 20 week-or 5 month pregnancy.