OPTIONS

One of the first discussions with my gynecologist included three or four options for treating my medical problem: excessive bleeding and fibroids.

1. Lupron Depot injections 
2. Uterine Fibroid Embolism
3. D and C
4. Hysterectomy 

The injections were a good option but not recommended on a continuous basis. Overall I had it for close to two years. At some point in between I went in to the specialist who performs UFE and was told I am not a candidate for this procedure. A D & C was not an option to me, since I had done this procedure prior to this time and had redeveloped the condition again. Hysterectomy was discussed, but not viewed as an option, at least, not to me. I wanted to explore other options first. Because I thought hysterectomy to be too final. 

SITUATION

I have been struggling for a little over four years with issues connected with my reproductive system. I consulted with my gynecologist very early about this issue. My period began to get a little irregular one year prior to all of this.
Heavy clots during menstruation used to be commonplace. They were so huge that I would bend over in pain when they were attempting to be expelled. I had major contractions which were very painful.  The contractions would wake me up if I was sleeping. And I would not be able to sleep until it was expelled, feeling like a contraction that lasted hours instead of minutes.
I used to cry so much because the experience was so intense. This occurred at least three times per month.
Then my period stopped coming for a few months. But I would spot occasionally. But one day the river bank broke, and the blood just started to flow. It flowed at a rate that was considered a medical emergency.