I just turned 26 years old, and on my B-Day (Sept.28th) was in the Hospital, and diagnosed with large uterine fibroids. The largest one is 25cm. I have since then been in alot of pain, and have seen numerous Dr's concerning this. They have all been pushing me toward getting a hysterectomy-which really breaks my heart & I am terrified. I have no children yet, though I definately want to be a mother one day. My OB-Gyn has ordered me a Lupron Injection (due to receive it on Dec 8,2006) I have done alot of reading up on this, and it seems to be a night mare, and one Dr. labeled it as the "kiss of death" but Dr says it is suppose to push my body into early menopause, and shrink the fibroids, however this is only temporary and has more than a dozen side effects. I have looked for other alternatives and am really leaning on possibly getting a myomectomy to save my fertility but remove the fibroids. However I am not too sure how to tell my Dr. that I am going against his decision, but I am so scared. I strongly believe in prayers and miracles, and God knows how much in my heart I want to have children. If anyone reading this would please keep me in your prayers that everything go well and fall into place, I would greatly appreciate it. Its very hard when all of the Dr. are telling me I have to get a full hysterectomy and not even trying to go an alternate route. I go to the Dr. the day after tomorrow so please wish me luck and if anyone has any advice or comments please feel free to contact me. Thank you in advance and Have a safe and Happy Holiday! God Bless You and your families.
Brandi

you'll be in my prayers... hope you find the alternative that is best for you...

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