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Hi I have been livingAdvanced care directives the most shocking times lately, it all started with my 35 years old regularRegular insulin check up, it turned out I got 9,6 anemia, since then my gyn had performed a papPap smear Pap smears and cervical cancer smear which became abnormal, then a colposcopy and a biopsy which stated I gota CIN 1 dysplasia related to HPV, I have been under treatment since this past august, my dailyDaily combo Daily multiple for men 50+ Daily multiple for women Daily multiple for women 50+ Daily multiple vitamins Daily vite Daily-vite men's formula Daily-vite weight control takes are Vitamin C, E, Beta carotene, folicFolate deficiency Folic acid Folic acid - test Folic acid and birth defect prevention Folic acid-ferrous fumarate Folic acid-ferrous sulfate Folic acid/cyanocobalamin/pyridoxine hydrochloride acid, OmegaOmega-3 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-500 3. and an iron rich diet, my latest blood test says i am now 13 in homoglobine, and my numbers seems getting "normal". I am taking Interferon shots once a week (5 mill U), for the first 6 weeks then once each month and i am programed to get a cryosurgery next Dec 19th. to fix the dysplasia. BUT last thursday I got an untrasound and it turned out I have uterine fibroids(Myoma) in large number and size (the biggest one almost 4" - or 10 cm), some subserosal and one peduculated (inside the uterus). She said I have 3 options: 1.- let them there and keep checking the bleeding during my periods and doing ultrasounds each 6 months, with the knowledge that if the bleeding becomes heavy the uterus is gone for sure. This option is the one she said is the best if I want to have one children in the future, she stated that I can only can aim for 1 baby and that due the fibroids the chances of getting pregnant are very little, and as soon as the baby is done the uterus is gone. 2.- take out the uterus out right now. 3.- get chemio and radiation. which she said will make me sterile any way. so she thinks this is not an option at all.
So I am more about staying for the option No.1 where I keep my uterus just in case i am able to have a baby, have to say since I am under HPV treatment I will not be able to get pregnant for at least 2 years so by the time I am "free" to have a baby I will be 37 years old. Seems this will be kind of a mission impossible for me to get a baby of my own...
I wonder if you guys have some imputs regarding this fiborids stuff, is there a way to live with them and some way do not let them grow or make them go away (in my dreams i wish!)....how is it to live with uterine fibroids and be in the hope for a baby in the future??? wish you health! and thank you for giving me some thoughts on this.... More Options??? 4., 5, 6...any??
Hi,
I am sorry to hear about your medical situation. It must be difficult.
I don't know about fibroids, but I had a friend who had some removed years ago because they grew so big. She went on to have 2 healthy babies starting at 37 or 38.
As far as HPV. I had another friend who had this as well and it showed its ugly head about 9 months after her son was born. She had it taken care of ( I believe they cautorize it?, not sure - out patient procedure) . She went on to have a Beautiful healthy baby girl 2 years after that.
Hope this helps,
Lisa
I also have HPV. Its a virus, and some forms of it can lead to displasia, and possibly cervical cancer. I had displasia years ago (it was very early), and had a procedure done much like a D&C. I have had normal paps since. But there is no real treatment for the actual virus itself. It can also cause genital warts, which are easily treated. I have been assured and reassured it has absolutely no bearing on my ability to conceive or carry (it was one of the first things I asked about when I was pregnant the first time). I am a bit confused about the chemo and radiation? I would be seeing a second opinion. Sorry your having a tough time, but things have a way of working themselves out. Take care, Amanda
Thank you for your words girls. just the fact to be able to talk about my fears help me out a LOT!. and having reply to my post is a gift!.. good health toyou all!. ;)
I very proud of you amanda. How you can deal with all of that and still be positive. Well I was told that I have hpv my pap was normal tho, and today I found out that I have fibroids too and I am only 17. I feel like I was'nt explained very well about what is going on with my body. I am confused, depressed, and tired. No one will tell me what to do I suppose to just sit here and just wait 3 months to have another pap and 6 months to have another ultrasound for them to look at the fibroids, but what happens now, tomorrow or years from now I mean I want to have a child one day but I dont know im so confused I kno it might be too much to ask for but please help....thank you... and god bless you...
I am sorry to hear about your medical situation. It must be difficult.
I don't know about fibroids, but I had a friend who had some removed years ago because they grew so big. She went on to have 2 healthy babies starting at 37 or 38.
As far as HPV. I had another friend who had this as well and it showed its ugly head about 9 months after her son was born. She had it taken care of ( I believe they cautorize it?, not sure - out patient procedure) . She went on to have a Beautiful healthy baby girl 2 years after that.
Hope this helps,
Lisa