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I was diagnosed with uterine fibroid disease July 2001. An ultrasound test in July confirmed my uterus to be the size of a 14- week pregnancy.
On September 6, 2001, another ultrasound was
done and the results showed my uterus had grown to the size of a 16-18 week
pregnancy with two uterine fibroids measuring the size of a regular orange
and a clementine orange. I had
the
Uterine Artery Embolization (i.e. UFE) procedure performed September 6,
2001.
At the TWO-MONTH Post Procedural check-up the
ultrasound result was the following:
- Pre-UAE uterus volume (size of 16-18 weeks) was ~ 479cc, was down to ~ 331cc, which is a 31% REDUCTION.
- Fundal (fibroid-located at top of uterus) volume had been ~ 74cc and had gone down to ~ 24cc, which is a 68% REDUCTION.
The experience of uterine
fibroids, Uterine Artery Embolization, and the unfair practices of some
doctors has made me become an advocate for designing and developing this
uterine fibroid web site. Through my experiences I have a better
understanding how stressful uterine fibroid disease can be and thanks to my
support group, (Mike, Dr. Kirsch, Patty), I was able to go through the
discovery, research, treatment decision, therapy (UAE), and recovery
process. I feel very strongly
that a support group is helpful and everyone that needs the support should
ask for it.
Another part of my research showed me that
not enough is being written on
the subject and so Dr. Kirsch and I wrote several articles on the Uterine
Artery Embolization procedure to help inform women and men about the
procedure.
I also became actively involved in working with personnel in the Health and Human Services Committee of Pennsylvania asking for support of uterine fibroid research, education, and legislation.
I look forward to hearing from women and men expressing their ideas, opinions, and questions.
I wish each of you good health and
happiness.
Hope
- U.S. Representatives in Washington, D.C.
- State Representatives and Senators
- OBGYN.net Fibroid Resource Center, Fibroid
Forum Moderator
- OBGYN.net Women's Health
Forum Moderator
- MORE Magazine (2008)
- Essence Magazine (2008)
- Beverly Johnson's Uterine Fibroid Campaign (2008)
To:
Part 1 |
Part 2 |
Post UAE 1 Year to 20 Months
Post UAE 20 Months to 25 Months |
25 Months to 3 Years
3 Years to 3 Years 9 Months |
Bibliography
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Hope Waltman |
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OBGYN.net Fibroid Resource Center and Womens-Health Forum Discussion Group Editor (2006 Video Interview)
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My Journey: Post UAE 1 Year to 20 Months |
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Seen Through The Eyes Of A Fibroid Support Group (article) |