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New to the Site, Question About Dizziness
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on October 17, 2008
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Hello,
I'm new here, I'm 12 weeks pg and very excited. My husband and I went through fertility to get here, but it was well worth it.
The nausea and severe fati...
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- I also experienced dizziness during pregnancy for a few weeks. My teaching assistant started keeping her eye on me and coming to my rescue with a chair as soon as I st...
- It is very normal! Buy the book What to Expect When you Expecting. It has tons of info & will answer all these types of questions. But I would still mention it to your...
- Hi C., I got very dizzy too in my first trimesters. It always seemed to happen while I was in the shower. I'd end up having to sit on the tub floor until it pass...
Vbac Vs. C-section
Asked by V.W. from Phoenix
on March 17, 2009
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Heya Mommas-
I am faced with a dilemma. My first baby was delivered via c-section after dilating to 4cm. She was trying to come out hand first and despite the docto...
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- V., I had my daughter via c-section - my doctor induced my at 41 weeks. I was fully dialated and 100% efaced, but she was stuck and no amount of manipulating was ...
- Hi V., Just as an FYI, inductions are not recommended for a VBAC due to increased risk of uterine rupture. So, when attempting a VBAC, you will have to go into lab...
- Hello V.. I had the same concerns you did. I wanted more than 2 kids and I did not like the idea of having multiple cesareans. I had an emergency cesarean (at age 33...
Myomectomy
Asked by M.C. from Columbia
on May 29, 2009
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Greetings Everyone,
Just wanted to seek some feedback from those moms that have gone through this procedure. I am 30 years old and found out yesterday that I have...
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- I had a myomectomy for several fibriods and one the size of a grapefruit. Due to where it was positioned and its size, the doctors insisted on a c-section for any del...
- M., I had a myomectomy done about 20 years ago...wow how time flies. I never knew I had a problem with infertility, but this was at a time when I was trying desperate...
- M., My story is similar to PP. I had a fibroid tumor removed via hysteroscopy/laproscopy in 1998. The doc found stage 4 endometriosis when he got inside. Due to en...
afraid...fibroids In Uterus
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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During my last pap, my doctor said I had a lot of fibroids in my uterus. I have very heavy periods (need a tampon and a pad to keep from staining my pants) and awful ...
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- I had a large fibroid removed (to preseerve fertility) I would second the uterine artery embolization over a hysterectomey. You are talking about a partial (uterus o...
- R., I had fibroids and had a myomectomy (just remove the fibroids) in 2001. Before the surgery, my doc had me on full time birth control, no breaks for a period, to tr...
- Oh my gosh! This sounds just like me 10 years ago! I cannot counsel you for yourself except to encourage you to get at least a 2nd opion. There are other alternativ...
Twins?Help!!!!
Asked by J.B. from Washington DC
on February 4, 2007
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I am pregnant with my fourth child. My son is six months old. I recently went to the doctor and I am ten weeks however she said my uterus feels more like fourteen week...
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- I was told the same thing with my daughter. I had three sonograms to make sure there was just one baby. She was just a big baby.
- First just wanted to say congratulations on the pregnancy. I have a friend who is pregnant with twins and went through the same scenario. Regular appt. early on in the...
- Hi! I have a friend going through the same thing right now!! They said she feels like she's a good 6 weeks sooner then she should be... Problem being that she was tryi...
Doctor Wants to Take Out My Uterus. I Would like to Avoid It.
Asked by A.S. from Richland
on July 24, 2009
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I had an irregular pap and so they did a colopo and said it was pre-cancerous cells. (CIN-human paplona virus) since I'm done having kids, they said I should just ta...
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- I work with gyn-oncologist in Vancouver. You should definately get in with a gyn-oncologist for an opinion. Pre-cancer and cancer is their job so they know what to lo...
- Hi A., I had my uterus removed at age 35 and I'm now 38. While I had it because of fibroids, and not pre-cancerous cells, I am really glad I did it, and I am not d...
- Wow!! Really!! sounds extreme! I would definately get another opinion or two! I love my gynocologist who happens to me an amazing surgeon. She was one of the first...
Could It Be Twins?
Asked by K.E. from Spokane
on August 1, 2007
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Hello all you moms of multiples,
I have recently found out that we are expecting our third child, and boy let me tell you! This pregnancy has been different! First ...
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- I went through the same thing. I had what they call hyperemissis (extreme morning sickness) I had swelling, pain, hemorrhaging, the works. Dr said I probably was car...
- I have one year old twins and a just-turned four year old. I was so sick every minute of every day of the pregnancy with my oldest that I was on Phenergan just so I c...
- I dont know about twins but I do know that sounds exactly like my last pregnancy and i cured it with swiss miss hot cocoa. That's all i could eat i was so sick and I t...
Have Any Info About and Placenta Accreta?
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2007
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I am 14 weeks pregnant and we just found out that I have placenta accreta, which is where the placenta has fused with my uterus. My doctor said that I may have to hav...
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- Not all women with placenta accreta have to have a hysterectomy. I would definitely get a second opinion. Seek out an experienced doctor who has a reputation for tryin...
- Well... firstly, you're fortunate in some respect, because few cases of placenta accreta are ever diagnosed before birth. It affects approximately 1 in 2,500 pregna...
- I haven't went through it, but I have the same thing and the doc told me that there was the same risk to fix it. I havent had the surgery because I want to try and ha...
Endometriosis
Asked by T.G. from Boise
on June 4, 2007
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I have had endometriosis for at least 5 years. I had laproscopic surgery about 3 years ago. I am thinking about having another laproscopic surgery this summer. My D...
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- I developed endometriosis after my daughter was born. I was seeing a doctor and he kept changing my birth control pill, and telling me that I probably just had cysts ...
- I have a history of endometriosis and I had surgery once to remove the growth and at that point my Dr told me that the only way to control it was: 1. be pregnant 2....
- My sister had that and a lap(whatever) LOL and then she got pg with her first. After that she didn't have any problems. The choice is yours to make. I knew one woman w...
Experiences with Iuds
Asked by K.Q. from Boston
on May 12, 2009
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After two children, and my husband's reluctance to actually schedule an appointment for a vasectomy, my OBGYN recommended an IUD. My girlfriend had a bad experience wi...
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- Hey K., You can look back at prior posts for this topic, I have responded to them. I have Paragard and agree with the heavy periods, mine were fairly light/short befo...
- I similarly moved on from the pill (mainly b/c of increased health risks after 40). My dr. put me on Paraguard and I'd have to say overall it's been pretty convenient...
- I had the paraguard for 1 1/2 years and also had heavier-than-normal periods. Otherwise it was terrific. It was mostly covered by insurance (around $40 plus copay, I ...
