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Painful Periods. Diagnosed A Mass Area On Right Side. Could This Be Fibroid? Can Hysterectomy Be Done?

hi i have had painful periods for years and recently visited my gp. she diagnosed a mass area of my right side and am awaiting an appointment with hospital could this be fibroids and if so could i ask for hysterectomy as i am 45 years old and have used no contraception for twenty years and have never conceived since my daughter was born in 1989
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Hello,
thanks for using health care magic

It is possible that the mass could be a fibroid
which is a benign mass and common in women.

Normally, after menopause, fibroids regress
gradually thus limiting surgery, However, the severity
and indication demand that surgery be done.

At 45, you are close to menopause if not already at
it, thus if the mass is a fibroid and it is not posing you
problems, you stay without surgery, but if the mass is
a fibroid and its symptomatic, surgery will be needed.

At your age, the better option for surgery will be a
total hysterectomy which would also serve as a preventive
measure for cervical cancer.

Best regards
Dr Achuo

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Painful Periods. Diagnosed A Mass Area On Right Side. Could This Be Fibroid? Can Hysterectomy Be Done?

Hello, thanks for using health care magic It is possible that the mass could be a fibroid which is a benign mass and common in women. Normally, after menopause, fibroids regress gradually thus limiting surgery, However, the severity and indication demand that surgery be done. At 45, you are close to menopause if not already at it, thus if the mass is a fibroid and it is not posing you problems, you stay without surgery, but if the mass is a fibroid and its symptomatic, surgery will be needed. At your age, the better option for surgery will be a total hysterectomy which would also serve as a preventive measure for cervical cancer. Best regards Dr Achuo