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I'm wondering if anyone who has a history of fibroids, which I know are quite common, has had any complications with them because of the J-pouch, or if they have affected the J-pouch.
Here's why I ask ....
Along with other gynecological problems, I have had uterine fibroids for a number of years. I went to gyno last week to have an ultrasound to check them and my ovaries for cysts, as I have been having a lot of pain that I thought was caused by cysts. Turns out, right now my ovaries are cyst-free. However, my fibroids -- 3 of them -- have grown; one of them tripled in the last year and is 6 cm....the others are nearly 4 cm. and 3cm. I'm wondering if they could be causing pressure on my pouch, as I pouch is pretty much behind the uterus, yes? I have been having a fair amount of back/pouch pain and, on some days, a fair amount of trouble emptying the pouch. It feels as if "something is in the way." It could be something completely different, or nothing at all. Fibroids may have no effect on pouch, but I wanted to see if anyone has had to deal with rather large fibroids and j-pouch.
I appreciate your help.
Take care,
Laurie
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