Thread: Told I have fibroids in the lining of my uterus----freaked out!

My doctor contacted me and told me that I have some (maybe more than one, can't remember) fibroids in the lining of my uterus, but that they shouldn't cause me any pain or cause any problems during pregnancy. She wants me to come back in for another exam in 6 months to check to see if they change their size.

I know that fibroids are common, especially in my ethnic group, but I am still really worried and anxious. I want to be a mom so bad, and I am worried that the fibroids may prevent that. I just feel like my life would be empty if I am not able to be a mom, and I want to have children biologically and adoption.

I am overweight, and a relative did suggest that the higher level of estrogen could be increasing my chance of fibroids. I am very, very, very obese.

I just feel so anxious, but may not be able to talk to my doctor for a while. Not sure what to do. I am also stressed out about work, so, it is just making everything seem more anxiety ridden.

if i was you i would try my best to loose wieght ,because i heard that fibroids are more common in obese women to non obese women, i could be wrong but as a prcautionary i would loos e weight. The benifits of doing this will also help you to concieve easier later when you are ready to try and also lower any risks accosiated with weight and pregnancy. i would not stress out too much as hard as it is not too but you will be ok im sure of it and it is a fear all us women have,not being able to have kids, but trust in god and know he has a plan for all of us.
i am not a deeply religious woman but i find if im worried sick somtimes it helps to pray and talk to the big man,
i hope i am a tiny bit helpful and i am positive you will be a mummy oneday, it may help to write down a list of everything you want to know before you go to the doctor so you wont forget or feel too anxious???