Medical procedure to remove huge fibroids without a hysterectomy

Please tell your friend to discuss your concerns with your Physicians. The exact method of removal depends on whether or not women wants to have a baby.

Surgery to remove of the fibroids is called a myomectomy. Myomectomy usually preserves the ability to have children and avoids the psychologic effects of removing the uterus.

However, fibroids regrow in up to 50% of women. Futhermore, fibroids that cause no symptoms before pregnancy may cause problems during pregnancy.

Problems include miscarriage, early (preterm) labor, abnormal positioning (presentation) of the baby before delivery, and excessive blood loss after delivery (postpartum hemorrhage).

Futhermore, there can also be a large fibroid(s) that grow in the wall or under the lining of the uterus and can distort the shape or interior of the uterus. Fibroids can grow large enough to inhabit the uterus from getting enough blood: as a result, they begin to degenerate.

So the chance for your friend of a successful pregnancy looks slim, with this information. Her Physician, however, can give a more specfic explainations as to why he/she recommend a hysterectomy.

Hope this answers your question!