Diagnosed with tumor previa

At my last ultrasound I found out that I have a big bad uterine fibroid blocking the cervix. So it looks like my fear of having to have a c-section is coming true. Has anyone else had this? Did it end up resolving on it's own? Did you have to have a vertical c-section incision? Did you have surgery to remove it during the c-section or wait to see if it would shrink after on it's own? Any input would be good. I was so hoping to avoid a csection so am very disappointed. Also my baby girl likes to put the boots to it and man does that hurt my cervix.

 

Oh :hug:s!!! Sorry I have no advice, just wanted to offer my support! Hope all goes well with you and babes!

 

Hi traceyp,

I had big uterine fibroids as well. In October 2007 I got pregnant and at my first ultrasound, the doctor found that there were about 3 or 4 fibroids choking out my uterus. I lost the baby really early on (probably unrelated to the fibroids) but I had a laprascopic myomectomy in January 2008 to remove the fibroids. Mine were pretty darn big and actually I still have a few left but for now they are small and not causing any problems.

I would say that your chances of having a c section are VERY high if you have an obstructive fibroid. I would not count on a vaginal birth if I were you. I doubt that you would require a vertical incision since the incision for an invasive myomectomy is usually the same incision as for a c section, so unless there's some problem getting the babies out, you probably wont need a vertical incision.

As for whether they resolve themselves -- fibroids do not go away. In fact, they typically just keep growing and growing to the point where you could end up needing a hysterectomy if they get really bad (and they also can get really painful). They also tend to come back even after they are removed. So, I would strongly recommend that you seriously consider having the fibroid removed at the same time as your c section. You will already be open and they will have perfect access to cut it right out once they get to the babies. Seriously, you dont want to leave that in there so I would take advantage of the opportunity to have it all done at once (and you wont need extra healing time from a second surgery later).

PM me if you have any other questions or if you want to chat more about it but please get rid of that thing. It will only cause you more trouble down the line.

Good luck to you!

Chakira

 

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Hi traceyp,

I had big uterine fibroids as well. In October 2007 I got pregnant and at my first ultrasound, the doctor found that there were about 3 or 4 fibroids choking out my uterus. I lost the baby really early on (probably unrelated to the fibroids) but I had a laprascopic myomectomy in January 2008 to remove the fibroids. Mine were pretty darn big and actually I still have a few left but for now they are small and not causing any problems.

I would say that your chances of having a c section are VERY high if you have an obstructive fibroid. I would not count on a vaginal birth if I were you. I doubt that you would require a vertical incision since the incision for an invasive myomectomy is usually the same incision as for a c section, so unless there's some problem getting the babies out, you probably wont need a vertical incision.

As for whether they resolve themselves -- fibroids do not go away. In fact, they typically just keep growing and growing to the point where you could end up needing a hysterectomy if they get really bad (and they also can get really painful). They also tend to come back even after they are removed. So, I would strongly recommend that you seriously consider having the fibroid removed at the same time as your c section. You will already be open and they will have perfect access to cut it right out once they get to the babies. Seriously, you dont want to leave that in there so I would take advantage of the opportunity to have it all done at once (and you wont need extra healing time from a second surgery later).

PM me if you have any other questions or if you want to chat more about it but please get rid of that thing. It will only cause you more trouble down the line.

Good luck to you!

Chakira


Hi Chakira
Thanks so much for your input. It always helps to know that someone else has been through something similiar (and everything worked out). I have some more questions but I will PM you about them.

 

:hug: I am sorry but I don't have any advice but wanted to send you some hugs, I will be thinking of you.

 

QUOTE(traceyp @ Jun 25 2009, 07:27 PM) [snapback]1368566[/snapback]
Hi Chakira
Thanks so much for your input. It always helps to know that someone else has been through something similiar (and everything worked out). I have some more questions but I will PM you about them.


Anytime Tracey. Fibroids run in my family so I'm not the only person I know to have dealt with them. Dont worry yourself too much about it. If you're carrying well (with a healthy pregnancy) you should be fine. They are a big pain in the butt though and they make you pee alot if they're pressing on your bladder (just what you need with two babies in there, right).