Hi, the ultrasound indicates I have 5 firoids and the largest is 6cm. 2 years ago it was 5cm. I have no irregular periods and normal bleeding. I sometimes feel some pressure on my pelvis and the bloating. My Dr wants to remove the uterus only. Do I have to remove it? is it becoming cancer due to the fast growth?
Hi!
I understand your concerns --- cancer survivors are always a little edgy, but they also seem to have a good grasp on how precious life is.
If I was your doctor, I would tell you exactly the same thing. It is extremely unlikely that you have endometrial cancer if you have regular periods. Ultrasound measurement of the endometrial thickness is really only useful in two situations -- the first is postmenopausal bleeding, and the second is infertility. It just seems to cause problems for patients who are not in these two categories.
Good luck and relax about this one!
Dr B