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A 35-year-old female asked:
Gyn doctors, if one will be having myomectomy 9 cm fibroids surgery next mnth -nov , what should i do to prepare ? food , blood to have ?or any prep?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Ask your Gyn: Options include shrinking the fibroid tumors with a gnrh agonist (lupron), optimizing your iron stores with supplements, make sure you understand pregnancy risks following a myomectomy (uterine cavity involvement vs not, rupture risks, sterility risks). Compare open vs laparoscopic recovery, blood transfusion options. These are all items your surgeon should discuss prior to your procedure.
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Dr. Osbert Fernandezanswered
25 years experience
Myomectomy: If you have a month to prepare try and optimize your health. I would discontinue any bad habits such as alcohol tobacco. I would start a good multivitamin with iron. If you are over weight try and lose a few pounds prior to the procedure. If you have any medical conditions diabetes etc follow up with your internist for a "tune up". It s a very common procedure. I am sure you are going to do well.
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Last updated Apr 14, 2018
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