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Dear Doctor, I am 38years old. I have 1 son who is 14 years of age, and one is 9 years of age. I was having a little bit of bleeding after my periods. On going to my local Gynec., I was told to do a sonography, where they havefound fibroids in the endometrium anteriorly approximately 6cm x 6cm x 6cm. I would like to know if I would be needing to go through a operation or if I can be cured by medication only. Please advise. Best Regards,

Hi!! In your case if the symptoms are not severe you can try medical management in the form of drugs like oral contraceptive pills or other hormonal preparations which can be used to decrease the size of the fibroid.But the drawback of medical management is that the fibroids regrow back once the treatment is stopped.So one has to be prepared to take medication for a long time. Surgery is an option your gynaecologist will suggest if the fibroid is causing troublesome bleeding .He/she can recommen ...

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ultrasound report- placenta is posterior in position,grade 2 .fetal heart rate-152bpm . estimated fetal weight-1770gm. single live intra uterine fetus at 32 weeks 03 days please tell me in simple language

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your baby is doing well as per the ultrasound report. The heart rate is 152 per minute. The weight of baby is 1770 grams and the placental is in posterior position and grade 2 is normal for 32 weeks 3 days. The age of baby by ultrasound is 32 weeks and 3 days. Please match with date of baby as per last menstrual period. Your pregnancy is healthy. Please do not worry. ...

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I have discovered tiny fibroids on my tongue with white thrust and my dentist told me it's nothing that there's nothing to worry. Should I visit a dermatologist or an ENT or should I just wait?

Kindly consult a an Oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations (Full mouth x-ray) & clinical examination to decide upon treatment. ...

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Am having uterine myomas and adenomyosis and possible uterine fibroids. Recently treated with mirena iud to prevent the myoma from growing, control the bleeding and as hormonal therapy. The pain is killing me for 2 weeks now. Dependent with voltfast which is not good for the kidney. Now the only option doctor is advicing me is to undergo hysterectomy.

Hi there, there are many things to consider in your situation. You can still undergo Gonadotropin releasing hormone therapyof course, it also has side effects. If, however you have already completed your family size and is not desirous anymore of your pregnancy, hysterectomy may be the best option for you. ...

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