For the past 6 months I have been experiencing strong periods which made me think I am nearing menopause thus the change in my bleeding strength. On June 19, the bleeding was too strong that when I stood up from bed and reached the toilet the blood was all over the floor. I still went to work thinking it was just another change. I have never experienced menstrual stain before but that night at work, after 2 hours, my pads was filled and my leggings were stained. I completed my shift and requested Kiel to take me to the ER.
A Trans Vaginal Ultra Sound was performed and there it was -- I was diagnosed with "Ademomyosis". As per the OB I need to undergo hysterectomy to take care of the profuse bleeding. She explained that there is no cure for "Adenomyosis" and the only procedure is hysterectomy.
Kiel and I thought that we should seek a 2nd opinion since we believed that I was too young to undergo hysterectomy and I was scared of the side effects once I have it done.
Another Trans V was performed in anohter hospital by another doctor and the results were the same. We confirmed that I do have adenomyosis and to make things worst, I also have myoma. The new doctor recommended, D&C as the initial procedure with the hopes that it will take care of the bleeding and we can just wait until I hit menopause.
The D&C procedure was performed July 5th and I stayed in the hospital overnight. Maybe, I will ask Kiel to write another page sharing her experience while I was confined to the hospital. She refers to it as "The Raspa of Emily Rose".
July 10th, I started bleeding again. Kiel and I decided to seek a 3rd opinion. We went to see Dra. Hayag at Perpetual Help. She explained everything to me in details and checked all the tests performed. Based on the latest Trans V, she was more worried with the position of the Myoma which causes me to bleed a lot on top of the Adenomyosis, and on top of the perimenopause. She immediately recommended hysterectomy.
On July 25, a full hysterctomy was performed.
The recovery is hard. The incision was about 3 to 4 inches.
2 days after surgery, I started feeling the side effects of the forced menopause - hot flashes. Dra. Hayag, prescribed "Evening Primrose Oil" for hormone replacement since it is plant based and lessens the fear of cancer.
Below, please find web searches to explain: D&C, Adenomyosis and Myoma in case you are currently diagnosed with it. Should you have any questions about this, please feel free to get in touch with me via my email link and I will be more than happy to share my experience.
A Trans Vaginal Ultra Sound was performed and there it was -- I was diagnosed with "Ademomyosis". As per the OB I need to undergo hysterectomy to take care of the profuse bleeding. She explained that there is no cure for "Adenomyosis" and the only procedure is hysterectomy.
Kiel and I thought that we should seek a 2nd opinion since we believed that I was too young to undergo hysterectomy and I was scared of the side effects once I have it done.
Another Trans V was performed in anohter hospital by another doctor and the results were the same. We confirmed that I do have adenomyosis and to make things worst, I also have myoma. The new doctor recommended, D&C as the initial procedure with the hopes that it will take care of the bleeding and we can just wait until I hit menopause.
The D&C procedure was performed July 5th and I stayed in the hospital overnight. Maybe, I will ask Kiel to write another page sharing her experience while I was confined to the hospital. She refers to it as "The Raspa of Emily Rose".
July 10th, I started bleeding again. Kiel and I decided to seek a 3rd opinion. We went to see Dra. Hayag at Perpetual Help. She explained everything to me in details and checked all the tests performed. Based on the latest Trans V, she was more worried with the position of the Myoma which causes me to bleed a lot on top of the Adenomyosis, and on top of the perimenopause. She immediately recommended hysterectomy.
On July 25, a full hysterctomy was performed.
The recovery is hard. The incision was about 3 to 4 inches.
2 days after surgery, I started feeling the side effects of the forced menopause - hot flashes. Dra. Hayag, prescribed "Evening Primrose Oil" for hormone replacement since it is plant based and lessens the fear of cancer.
Below, please find web searches to explain: D&C, Adenomyosis and Myoma in case you are currently diagnosed with it. Should you have any questions about this, please feel free to get in touch with me via my email link and I will be more than happy to share my experience.
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis (ad-uh-no-my-O-sis) occurs when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, exists within and grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. The displaced endometrial tissue continues to act as it normally would — thickening, breaking down and bleeding — during each menstrual cycle. An enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods can result.
Symptoms most often start late in the childbearing years after having children.
The cause of adenomyosis remains unknown, but the disease typically disappears after menopause. For women who experience severe discomfort from adenomyosis, certain treatments can help, but hysterectomy is the only cure.
Uterine Myomas
What is a Myoma?
A uterine myoma is a benign growth of smooth muscle in the wall of the uterus.
Description of Uterine Myomas
A uterine myoma (myoma uteri) is a solid tumor made of fibrous tissue, hence it is often called a 'fibroid' tumor. Myomas vary in size and number, are most often slow-growing and usually cause no symptoms. Myomas that do not produce symptoms do not need to be treated. Approximately 25% of myomas will cause symptoms and need medical treatment.
Myomas may grow as a single nodule or in clusters and may range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm in diameter. Myomas are the most frequently diagnosed tumor of the female pelvis and the most common reason for a woman to have a hysterectomy. Although they are often referred to as tumors, they are not cancerous.
Myoma Symptoms
Symptoms of myoma include
What Causes Myoma?
The cause of myomas has not actually been determined, but most uterine myomas develop in women during their reproductive years. Myomas do not develop before the body begins producing estrogen. Myomas tend to grow very quickly during pregnancy when the body is producing extra estrogen. Once menopause has begun, myomas generally stop growing and can begin to shrink due to the loss of estrogen.
Myoma Treatment
Until recently, hysterectomy was the preferred option for treating symptomatic fibroids. Now, however, there are a number of uterine fibroid treatments including the noninvasive, outpatient MR guided Focused Ultrasound myoma treatment.
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.
In a dilation and curettage — sometimes spelled "dilatation" and curettage — your doctor uses small instruments or a medication to open (dilate) your cervix — the lower, narrow part of your uterus. Your doctor then uses a surgical instrument called a curette to remove uterine tissue. Curettes used in a D&C can be sharp or use suction.
Adenomyosis (ad-uh-no-my-O-sis) occurs when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, exists within and grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. The displaced endometrial tissue continues to act as it normally would — thickening, breaking down and bleeding — during each menstrual cycle. An enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods can result.
Symptoms most often start late in the childbearing years after having children.
The cause of adenomyosis remains unknown, but the disease typically disappears after menopause. For women who experience severe discomfort from adenomyosis, certain treatments can help, but hysterectomy is the only cure.
Uterine Myomas
What is a Myoma?
A uterine myoma is a benign growth of smooth muscle in the wall of the uterus.
Description of Uterine Myomas
A uterine myoma (myoma uteri) is a solid tumor made of fibrous tissue, hence it is often called a 'fibroid' tumor. Myomas vary in size and number, are most often slow-growing and usually cause no symptoms. Myomas that do not produce symptoms do not need to be treated. Approximately 25% of myomas will cause symptoms and need medical treatment.
Myomas may grow as a single nodule or in clusters and may range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm in diameter. Myomas are the most frequently diagnosed tumor of the female pelvis and the most common reason for a woman to have a hysterectomy. Although they are often referred to as tumors, they are not cancerous.
Myoma Symptoms
Symptoms of myoma include
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Weight gain or an abnormally enlarged abdomen
- Pressure on the bladder or bowel
- Pain in the back of the legs
- Pain during sexual intercourse
What Causes Myoma?
The cause of myomas has not actually been determined, but most uterine myomas develop in women during their reproductive years. Myomas do not develop before the body begins producing estrogen. Myomas tend to grow very quickly during pregnancy when the body is producing extra estrogen. Once menopause has begun, myomas generally stop growing and can begin to shrink due to the loss of estrogen.
Myoma Treatment
Until recently, hysterectomy was the preferred option for treating symptomatic fibroids. Now, however, there are a number of uterine fibroid treatments including the noninvasive, outpatient MR guided Focused Ultrasound myoma treatment.
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.
In a dilation and curettage — sometimes spelled "dilatation" and curettage — your doctor uses small instruments or a medication to open (dilate) your cervix — the lower, narrow part of your uterus. Your doctor then uses a surgical instrument called a curette to remove uterine tissue. Curettes used in a D&C can be sharp or use suction.