Uterine Fibroids and Anemia-Solutions to Help With Fibroid Bleeding
If you are worried about uterine fibroids and anemia and would like to know if there are any solutions for fibroid bleeding, you have come to the right place. There are a number of simple steps you can take which will certainly help.
Some women experience bleeding throughout their menstrual cycle. For others, very heavy bleeding might be experienced during rather lengthy periods, lasting 7 days or more. Bleeding can be so severe that some women do not leave the house during their periods and may use plastic bedsheets at night. I also know of many women who use the thickest incontinence pads to help mop up the flow.
Because of heavy bleeding, women are right to worry about the association between uterine fibroids and anemia.
Fibroids can cause havoc with normal menstrual flow. There are a number of reasons for the increased bleeding and these include:-
* A blockage caused by the fibroid can inhibit normal menstrual flow causing blood to back up and seem heavier when finally released
* Uterine congestion changes the nature and flow of blood
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
I have uterine fibroids and have been bleeding 6 mos now. can I have an infection also inside the uterus?
A friend told me since Ive been bleeding for so long that possibly i can have an infection in my uterus. Is that true because Im not having any problems besides the bleeding
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ANSWER:
No, that’s not true at all. Fibroids just cause alot of bleeding. There is a procedure that can be done in the hospital that is not surgery. Its called uterine fibroid embolization. A catheter is inserted into your femoral artery in your groin, and the doctor injects dye to locate the blood vessels supplying blood to the fibroids, he/she then injects a substance that blocks the blood supply and the fibroids die. This saves you from having a hysterectomy. You stay overnight and go home the next day. I have also seen patients go home the same day if its done early in the morning. Its done in the interventional radiology dept and patients do very well with it. I have seen it done many many times and also take care of the patient before and after. You should ask your ob/gyn about this procedure………
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QUESTION:
My gyno said I have fibroids in my uterus! I have severe cramps & bleeding for 9 days every 20 days! I’m?
very fatigued during my period & the bleeding is unbearable! I just got a endometrial biopsy to check fro abnormalities! has anyone else have fibroids & what did they do for them ? have you ever had this biopsy before too? thanks .-
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Yes, I had it for a long time before something was done about it 10 years ago. I had a Hysterectomy; I’m 42 and suffering all
sorts of problem joint pain hot-flashes, heart trouble and so on. Make sure you talk to more than on doctor and if surgery is needed ask if the ovary’s can be saved.
I was on Hormone replacement for years. I stopped recently do to Heart trouble and the insurance won’t pay for it anymore.You may need some vitamins and some extra iron.Ask your Dr.about it
Best of luck!
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QUESTION:
Im 39, I have severe bleeding & clots during my period that lasts 10 days! i have fibroids in my uterus! The?
doctor wants to do a hysterectomy & i definitely do not want kids! How much does this surgery cost estimate without insurance? & or how much did you pay out of pocket? thanks-
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2000 to 5000 US dollars depending on the hospital, unforeseen complications, and actual hospital stay time. My wife had her’s 7 years ago and left the same day. In much pain I will tell you but she would not stay. Costs have gone up since then.
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QUESTION:
I have fibroids in my uterus everytime i do sit ups i bleed should i stop doing sit ups or is it ok ???
should i continue doing the sit ups or should i stop?-
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should consult a doc
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I’m having a endometrial biopsy next week! The doctor found fibroids in my uterus. Can this biopsy find?
ovarian cysts and cervical problems besides cancer of the uterus? I’m 39 & having severe period bleeding! I’m done with child birth. What is the main reason for a endometrial biopsy? thanks so much!-
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