Finding a mass/tumor

[Beckyrush1966]

I was having heavy bleeding which had been going on for two weeks. and has been going on for the past year, pain as well. went to the ER finally and they test results came back There is identified a 2.7 x 3.4 x 2.9 cm echogenic mass in the uterine
fundus that appears to be closely associated with the endometrial
canal. This is most consistent with a fibroid.
I am not sure what that means and if that is a large mass or small. It feels large. Of course I am freaking out and thinking cancer. I have to wait two weeks to get into a doctor as It had been a few years since I had been to my OBGYN and he has since retired.

[old_before_my_time]

Uterine fibroids are extremely common and almost always benign. According to the U.S. Office on Women's Health only about 1 in 1000 are cancerous. Yours is small. 3.4cm is less then 1-1/2 inches. Fibroids don't always cause symptoms but when they do, one of the most common is heavy or irregular bleeding. I don't think pain is typical especially for a fibroid this small so it's possible something else is causing the pain.

Unfortunately, many women end up having a hysterectomy for fibroids or other benign conditions. The problem with that is it trades one set of (temporary) problems for a whole other set (of permanent problems). There are less drastic options that preserve the uterus and its LIFELONG non-reproductive functions.

Best of luck to you in getting answers and proper treatment!