Signature No. |
Petitioner |
Locality |
Opinions |
1169. |
R.W |
London
| |
1168. |
R |
London
| |
1167. |
R.M |
London
| Considering how common fibroids is, it is quite shocking that there is so little research out there. More must be done to stop the trauma that many women and their families go through in having these benign tumours removed. |
1166. |
A.C |
London
| I have recently undergone a myomectomy surgery, for a large fibroid that made me look 6 or 7 months pregnant. However, I thought I was just putting weight on, so it went undetected for a long time. To be told that I had to have a major surgery at the age of 24 was terrifying, to say the least. I was shocked that there wasn’t a less intrusive method available. But, as the fibroid was so large, I was told I would have to have the surgery in 3 months, after I just turned 25. I was not happy about this, especially considering that the recovery period takes about 6 weeks- I mean how would inform my employers about this?!
Therefore, I agree that more research needs to be done into fibroids. The fact that doctors cannot say specifically what causes them is appalling. There should be less intrusive options available for the removal of fibroids, especially if it’s large. This should be resolved. I also agree that many gynaecologist doctors funnily enough seem to be male; I think they need to be more sensitive when discussing options with their female patients. I postponed my surgery for a month, and the senior doctor I talked to about it was very obtuse and quite condescending about my decision. If any doctors are reading this- women are not going to be happy when you say the only option to remove this tumour growing inside you is through surgery! So please try to be a little more understanding and sensitive about it. |
1165. |
D.M |
Newmills
| GP diagnosis very poor and non specific, diagnosed with chronic fatigue and anaemia, despite the fact of telling GP I had fibroids. Early detection is necessary as my uterus has ended up into my belly button. I hear many women distressed at misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis with common symptoms. |
1164. |
E.T |
Newbury
| |
1163. |
K.E |
Lowestoft
| |
1162. |
K.C |
Southport
| |
1161. |
L.S |
Halberton
| |
1160. |
J.G |
Matlock
| More research is needed. Women
should not still be loosing their womb
and ovaries to fibroids as a matter of
course! |
1159. |
A.K |
Chatham
| I would like more research be
done into the reason for having
fibroids. |
1158. |
N.G |
Tregarth, Bangor
| I have discussed my fibroid
problem and the only advice so
far is to undergo a
hysterectemy. |
1157. |
M.T.K |
Sawbridgeworth, Herts
| Been trying to conceive since
late 2009, had my second
myomectomy Dec 2011 and still
not been able to conceive. I
suspect the fibroids have grown
back. I strongly vote for
further research in Fibroids. |
1156. |
P.M |
Bristol
| |
1155. |
J.G |
London
| |
1154. |
R.D |
Bingley
| |
1153. |
A.A |
London
| |
1152. |
A.M |
Bingley
| |
1151. |
D.E |
Liverpool
| More research is needed for this condition which can cause real difficulties for many women on a daily basis. |
1150. |
S.H |
Minehead
| Earlier diagnosis is required given the variety of symptoms fibroids can cause. Limited treatment options when they get too large. |