I had an ultrasound scan & it showed 5cm submucosal fibroid. What treatment options do I have?

I also have Factor V Leiden & Lupus anticoagulant. Due to these, ANY kind of hormone therapy is not allowed. I'm 32 and have no children. I would like to be able to have them if I can (someday). My Dr says to "wait & see". Anemia, pelvic pain, pressure, heavy bleeding & large clots are unbearable & I'm confined to bed for 24-48 hours of my period. I only have symptoms during my period, the rest of the month - I am fine. Pain has persisted for at least 8 months.

cannot take Lupron, it is a hormone. Factor V Leiden patients cannot take hormones due to the increased risk of blood clots.

Have you tried asking if you are a candidate for a myomectomy? A myomectomy is a surgery to remove just the fibroid itself. As a note, if they actually have to cut into the cavity of your uterus during the surgery, you will not be able to deliver any future babies vaginally. So as long as you can live with having a C-Section when you have a baby, this could be an option for you.

If surgery is not an option, you could try a drug called Lupron, which sometimes is useful for shrinking the fibroid and relieving your symptoms.

i'm glad you can't take lupron, it's a horrible horrible drug! temporary menopause??? does this sounds like a good idea to anyone???

if you have normal periods, you can start taking ibuprofen 800 mg 2 days before and during. that used to help me a lot. acupuncture helps me a lot as well. the problem is based on the idea of an extreme hormone imbalance and if you're experiencing the problems you described, it sounds like that. the acupuncture helps to rebalance your body. i never thought it would work until i got my period being on lupron! yeah, the doctors didn't like that too much. to be honest, i couldn't have survived for the past 2 years without acupuncture. i had horrible horrible back pain from those stupid little things. if it's one fibroid at 5 cm, you should be ok. for the anemia, try a blood builder (see link, it's all natural). Regular exercise will help the pelvic pain A LOT! also, think about buying non hormone beef (angus) and milk (horizon organic is pretty good).