fibroids after menopause

Thank you very much for your replies and advice....JackyB I think they cannot open the neck of the womb after menopause so a D & C could not be done

Just get a hysterectomy. But I doubt it will be keyhole if your uterus is full of fibroids.

Has no one mentioned a D&C or don't they do that any more?

I had enormous fibroids! One size of melon and another grapefruit and a few oranges. Seemingly I brought theatre to a standstill! I was bigger tummy wise than when I had twins. Had open surgery due to size and had my ovaries removed at same time. I felt immediately wonderful when I woke up from surgery. My advice definitely go for it!

Hysterectomies vary. If you are fortunate (I wasn't), you will have a keyhole operation. Otherwise, it will mean a horizontal or vertical scar and I think the size of the fibroids will determine that.

I had enormous fibroids too although I can't say they hurt or caused excessive bleeding so I guess I was fortunate. The consultant advised a hysterectomy and I had one. I had no doubts about wanting it.

Yes, it's a big operation but I think it's worth it. I also had the ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. As I had relations who'd had ovarian cancer, I was quite keen to have them removed.

Good luck!

Crikey, have a hysterectomy. I had one vaginally (if that's the right word) no incision. Best thing ever after having really problematic and painful periods all my life.

Welcome by the way.

I had it in my late 30s due to fibroids, I was nearly on the floor with the bleeding and very anaemic.
I’ve never looked back, also sailed through the menopause,( which might or might not have anything to do with it).

Wow, I thought it was a huge operation? They can do it keyhole? Did she have NHS or private? My thoughts were: I suffered being totally disabled a few days every 3 weeks for years- if only I could have had a hysterectomy then but didnt know what was wrong. My doctor didnt take much notice of the period problems I reported, as I had so many problems because of long term chronic fatigue syndrome ( severe anaemia was treated though) he didnt want to hear anymore I guess. I would be a bit worried about an op because of the cfs- I am recovered but only to a third of my strength- half strength on good periods, but prone to relapse with new infections, viruses, and probably operations! So a lot to balance out I guess...

I had a hysterectomy (ovaries too) about 20 years ago for fibroids. Like Katyj’s friend, pretty well best thing I had ever done (except perhaps knee replacement three years ago lol).

Hi Jami I have a friend with similar problems although she had endometriosis as well ,so suffered a lot of pain she is 60. She opted for a hysterectomy last year , she said it’s the best thing she’s done, should have done it years ago.Had key hole surgery general anaesthetic, and was home 5 hours later feeling much better . Good luck.