Uterine Fibroids Meetup Group near Chicago

“ 53 Year old black woman with several ffibroids and one 8cm. I do not want a hysterectomy. But was told i needed one by my woman ob-gyn. ”

“ to promote a better life for pets and pet advocacy ”

“ I've been dealing with fibroids for more than 10yrs! Had a lap myo 3 yrs ago, which removed only one. Suspect the ones remaining have grown or may be new. Have not heard the results from the ultrasound yet, but will have to make a decision soon. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wanted to compare my exsperience dealing with fibroids with others and find out how they are handeling this challenge. In 2005 I had surgery to remove 14 fibroids trying to concieve and I have been unsuccessful ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be able to learn more about uterine fibroids and what are the options available, and to hear feedback from others with regards to their treatment. ”

“ Hi, I moved here from Victoria, BC June 30th, 2003 and am loving it here. If you want to know something please ask, I've made lots of discoveries in that time. Hopefully I'll be able to make more events this year. Cheers! PS I'm on the right. ”

“ Hi, my name is Natalie and I am 28 years old. I am newly married and we have just gone through a miscarriage at 12 weeks, which we are pretty sure was caused because of my fibroids. I am researching surgeons for a myomectomy. ”

“ Hi, my name is Grace. I live on the Northwest side of Chicago. Fibroids were discovered 10/2005 when I went for a pre-conception checkup. I'm interested in meeting other people dealing with fibroids and infertility. ”

“ Karen, 43 YO; got married 2 years and have been trying to get pregnant. Last year I found out about fibroids from fertility specialist. I just completed my 1st IVF cycle and although everything seemed to go well they couldn't access any of the foll ”

“ Hi, I'm 38, divorced and have no children. I was diagnosed 10 years ago and had a myomectomy removing 8 tumors, the largest about the size of an orange. I had an MRI on Monday and now find myself having to deal with this issue all over again. ”

“ My name is Tonia and I have several uterine fibroids. They are very large and my uterus is the size of a 4 month pregnant woman. ”

“ I want local Uterine Fibroids Meetups because, women need other women to uplit our spirits about living with fibroids. ”

“ I want local Uterine Fibroids Meetups because i am 36 years old and have suffered with this problem for 8 years that i know of. No one that i know has this and would like to have someone that knows how i feel to talk too. ”

“ We need to exchange ideas to help us COPE with this inconveniencing pain and frustration of something that only a person living with it can fully grasp. I live with a uterus the size of a 24 week preganancy ... surgery is not an option... 3 yrs + ”

“ I want local Uterine Fibroids Meetups because I just found out I had one--though I have no major symptoms--and I am a little scared! ”

“ I want local Uterine Fibroids Meetups because I have Fibroids and am needing surgery very soon. ”

“ Discovered 8 fibroids in early April - recently scheduled myomectomy for late September. 28 years old - very concerned about being able to have children -. Would like to get more info about the procedure and fertility down the road. ”