[JulieCitySlicker]

Hey All!

I just thought I would let you know that I met with my doctor today because I have been having a really heavy period since March 1st and have gone through over 60 pads so far this month.



I have been on the birth control shot since November 3rd for the heavy bleeding, wich obviously hasn't worked like they were hoping. So we discussed a few surgical options that are available and that would work for me.



The first surgery we talked about is a uterine fibroid embolization, where they go into the uterus vaginally and burn the lining of your uterus. This procedure won't take away the periods completely but she said that it should make them lighter but if I were to choose this surgery I would have to have my tubes tied because getting pregnant after this can be very dangerous and Erica knows someone who has had this done and a year later she ended up having to have the hysterectomy because it caused her to have worse and more frequent cramping and pelvic pain. The second surgery is called a myomectomy wich is where they go in and remove the fibroid but with this surgery there are no guarantees that the heavy periods will stop or that the fibroid will never grow back. The third option is a hysterectomy and if I decide on this procedure there will be no more periods and no more uterine fibroids!!! The doctors are giving me untill April 15th to think about these options and decide wich one I think will be the best for me. I am not 100% settled on it yet but at this time I am thinking that the hysterectomy is the best option. I have known for a long time now that I don't want kids and I need to do what is best for me and my health. Please keep me in your prayers!



Luv,

Julie