Dr Parker’s Comments: There have been very few studies examining the effect of fibroids on women’s sexual satisfaction, and even fewer on the effects of different treatment options on sexual satisfaction. For that reason, the current findings that women with fibroids have more pelvic pain with intercourse and that myomectomy appears to help many of these women are good steps in helping women understand their symptoms. Similar research with regard to other treatment options including uterine artery embolization, focused ultrasound, mefipristone, etc, are sorely needed.
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- Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy
- Abdominal Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for Bleeding or Infertility
- Vaginal Myomectomy for Cervical Fibroids
- Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Doctor Before Surgery
- Caring for Yourself After Surgery
- Fibroid Photos
- Using MRI to decide the best treatment option for you
- Can New Fibroids Grow?
- Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
- Uterine Artery Embolization, Focused Ultrasound
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Author Archives: Bill Parker, MD
Very large fibroid
May 31, 2010 – 8:30 am
I was hoping to get an opinion from you about the possibility of removal of my very large subserosal fibroid.
I am getting married soon and am too scared to have surgery.
May 24, 2010 – 8:51 am
I am getting married soon and am too scared to have surgery.
I consulted with three doctors, all of whom recommended hysterectomy as my only option.
May 17, 2010 – 8:35 am
I consulted with three doctors, all of whom recommended hysterectomy as my only option.
Fibroids after C-section
May 10, 2010 – 8:32 am
Should I toughen up and just get the surgery or go for a pap smear and try to hold off for menopause.
Fibroids: anemia and treatment options/ Micronor pills
May 3, 2010 – 2:28 pm
Can one just live with a 7cm size fibroid with corrected anemia or can the fibroid increase in size or anemia get worse?
45 years old-Heavy bleeding due to fibroid – do not want a hysterectomy
April 26, 2010 – 8:18 pm
It has been suggested that I have a hysterectomy to control and stop the bleeding. I DO NOT WANT a hysterectomy
How Do Women Feel about Hysterectomy and Myomectomy?
April 18, 2010 – 2:56 pm
A Qualitative Comparison of Women’s Attitudes Towards Hysterectomy and Myomectomy Julie Askew PhD. Healthcare for Women International 2009;30:728-42. Study: Eighteen women, ages 31-49, who suffered from symptoms of fibroids and who had undergone a hysterectomy or myomectomy in the past 2 years were interviewed by the author. All of the women had further education or […]
Submucous Fibroids and Fertility
April 12, 2010 – 8:30 am
I am 25 and am getting married this August. Last week I was diagnosed with 3 fibroids being 10cm, 3cm and 4cms (submucosal). I have fairly heavy periods but don’t get severe cramps. My periods are always on time. I am getting married in August and am too scared to have surgery. However I do […]
Large Fibroids and Cancer
April 5, 2010 – 8:30 am
Dear Dr. Parker: I am a 49 year old female recently diagnosed with multiple fibroids. The largest is 17.0 x 10.6 cm transverse and 14.6 cranial/caudal. Also several uterine masses “compatible w/ additional subserosal fibroids” and a thickened uterine wall compatible w/ numerous leiomyomata. I consulted w/ three doctors, all of whom recommended hysterectomy as […]
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Dr. William H. Parker is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Parker is an internationally recognized expert in fibroid surgery and research. Based in San Diego, California, he is considered one of the best fibroid surgeons for abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy in the United States and abroad. He has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors every year beginning in the late 90's.
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