I was diagnosed with a grapefruit sized fibroid tumor. Is it OK to wait 4months to have myomectomy?

Question

It is causing discomfort like incontinence, constipation and bloating as well as a painful period. I was wondering if it damages my organs to wait. I have lived with this for awhile already. I am asking because I get the week between Christmas and New Years off and didn't want to miss too much work. I am not sure how long it took to get to be that size since I hadn't been to the OBGYN in 5 years.

Answer 1

A grape fruit size fibroid is fairly large. It is causing pressure symptoms too. Your decision depends on what your gynecologist advised you.

Did he/she suggest to you to get the operation done by a particular date.

You have a valid reason to get the operation delayed. It is best to meet your doctor and take a decision.

The only danger is the effect of increasing symptoms due to a delay.

But I  personally believe that the growth of the tumor will not be rapid as it is a benign tumor. ( I presume because you have not mentioned about the biopsy report)

I am a medical doctor

Answer 2

If this fibroid was a lot smaller in size I would say it might be ok to wait 4 months but because of the size of it and the symptoms it is causing I wouldn't recommend waiting.  It has the potential to cause other problems for the pelvic floor because of these other symptoms.

I would recommend getting an additional opinion as well, preferably from someone that does not share the same office of the OB/GYN that you saw, to see what they think.