Question 1

how common is small free pelvic fluid on post menopausal woman? can it be caused by uterine fibroids or kidney stone that is stuck in ureter for a few months?

Accepted Answer

: No, small amount of fluid is not uncommonly seen in the pelvic cul de sac and it moves with changing position (free flow fluid). Those noted conditions are not known as the cause of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Take care.

Question 2

i went to the er due to severe pain in my right side. the er doctor said i had numerous fibroids. they ruled kidney stones but could not see it. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get to GYN: The er is there for an emergency; they have to take their best guess and make sure your not dying.  You may need an ultrasound if not done but you probably had a ct.  See your ob/ gyn, he may have felt them on pelvic but they are harder to see on ct scan than ultrasound.

Question 3

which is likely to cause a feeling of need to urinate&bladder discomfort: few small (1 is 2 cm) fibroids or kidney stones in the calyceal diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones or UTI: Kidney stones are frequently associated with UTI. You should check this first. Typically large fibroids push on the bladder and it is slow and continuos process. Abrupt onset of symptoms is usually directs towards bladder and kidneys problems.

Question 4

what can cause pressure/cramping in pelvic area especially after eating? gi problems, kidney stones, fibroids, endometriosis or herniated discs

Accepted Answer

All of the above: Any of those conditions can cause abdominal discomfort. If you are concerned, see a provider.

Question 5

how do you know if cramps are kidney stone or fibroid?

Accepted Answer

Xray: stay show stones? maybe cause of pain. Blood in urine most likely stones.

Question 6

is lower back ache a symptom of uterine fibroids?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Depending on the location and size of the tumors, many women experience back aches.

Question 7

i was recently told that i have uterine fibroids on the outside of my ute. and also have white patches on my cervix. have bad lower back pain lately.

Accepted Answer

Fibroids &amp; pain: When uterine fibroids produce such severe pain, they are usually beginning to degenerate (rot on the inside). You need to see a GYN MD and discuss options for treatment.

Question 8

is there any correlation between having a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud and increase in multifibroid uterus?  can an iud increase fibroids or uterine fibroid growth?

Accepted Answer

No: The IUD does not increase the risk of fibroids.

Question 9

will kidney stones in my uterus prevent me from conceiving?

Accepted Answer

Confused: Kidney stones are located in the kidneys, not the uterus.  Perhaps you have something else in your uterus, like fibroids.  Fibroids can prevent you from getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term at times, but often they can be present and cause no problems for pregnancy.

Question 10

hi doc,

what would be the best option to remove uterine fibroids for someone whos trying to conceive?

Accepted Answer

Fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors usually in the muscular wall of the uterus. Depending on their size, they can cause problems with bleeding, pain or difficulty getting pregnant. It is best to see your OBGYN provider and have an ultrasound image to see how extensive they are. If they are small, you may not have to do anything.

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How common is small free pelvic fluid on post menopausal woman? can it be caused by uterine fibroids or kidney stone that is stuck in ureter for a few months?

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I went to the er due to severe pain in my right side. the er doctor said i had numerous fibroids. they ruled kidney stones but could not see it. what should i do?

A member asked:

Which is likely to cause a feeling of need to urinate&bladder discomfort: few small (1 is 2 cm) fibroids or kidney stones in the calyceal diverticulum?

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What can cause pressure/cramping in pelvic area especially after eating? gi problems, kidney stones, fibroids, endometriosis or herniated discs

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How do you know if cramps are kidney stone or fibroid?

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Is lower back ache a symptom of uterine fibroids?

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I was recently told that i have uterine fibroids on the outside of my ute. and also have white patches on my cervix. have bad lower back pain lately.

A member asked:

Is there any correlation between having a mirena (levonorgestrel) iud and increase in multifibroid uterus? can an iud increase fibroids or uterine fibroid growth?

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Will kidney stones in my uterus prevent me from conceiving?

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Hi doc, what would be the best option to remove uterine fibroids for someone whos trying to conceive?

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