In May of 2004 at my annual check up, my gynecologist recommended I use the Evra contraceptive patch as birth control. I applied and used the patch without issue or incident for a three month period. In September/October, I noticed my cycles lasted longer and I began to develop noticeable clots, (not sure if this was patch related).
As I was traveling throughout Idaho and Utah for business, I didn't pay much attention to this issue until mid-November when I started rapidly losing energy and had yet another heavy two & 1/2 week long cycle. I also became severely anemic and went to see my primary physisican. I was losing so much blood, I literally would take my prescription liquid iron every couple of hours, just to be able to function throughout the workday.
After being diagnosed with Submucousal Uterine Fibroids in January of 2005, I found out that having fibroids is a very common condition that most women have, (but not all will become menacing and dangerous and require treatment as mine had). Then I learned the first treatment option traditionally offered by most gynecologist is a hysterectomy.
After my diagnosis, my husband had done some research and found several other less invasive treatment options for this condition. That will be covered in my next blog entry.
As I was traveling throughout Idaho and Utah for business, I didn't pay much attention to this issue until mid-November when I started rapidly losing energy and had yet another heavy two & 1/2 week long cycle. I also became severely anemic and went to see my primary physisican. I was losing so much blood, I literally would take my prescription liquid iron every couple of hours, just to be able to function throughout the workday.
After being diagnosed with Submucousal Uterine Fibroids in January of 2005, I found out that having fibroids is a very common condition that most women have, (but not all will become menacing and dangerous and require treatment as mine had). Then I learned the first treatment option traditionally offered by most gynecologist is a hysterectomy.
After my diagnosis, my husband had done some research and found several other less invasive treatment options for this condition. That will be covered in my next blog entry.
