Comments on: Exciting New Treatments for Fibroids: Aromatase Inhibitors http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/ Facts Plus Stories Equals Knowledge Tue, 31 May 2011 00:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-22957 Shelley Binkley Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:45:10 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-22957 Side effects of AI's are menopausal symptoms. You should discusse the specifics of your situation with your own physician. Side effects of AI’s are menopausal symptoms. You should discusse the specifics of your situation with your own physician.

]]> By: Christina http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-18520 Christina Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:46:06 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-18520 Hello Dr. Binkley, I have a problem with fibroids, also. In 2004, I had a myomectomy. I now have three fibroids, one of which is about 10-12cm. I had an ultrasound ablation, and that took care of many of the bulk issues, but the size bothers me. Bending over bothers me, many times even sitting can make me uncomfortable. I'd like to try Aromatase Inhibitors, but need to know exactly what side effects I can expect from them. Are they safe to take with other meds (I am beginning to take Elmiron)? supplements? Is 90 days the typical dosage period? How are AIs different from mifepristone, and do you prefer one over the other (excluding availability issues)? Finally, from the comments here, I'm assuming that people don't think AIs are readily available. I'm thinking that I can just go to my Gyn and have her prescribe them to me. Is that correct? Thank you very much for your response. Hello Dr. Binkley,
I have a problem with fibroids, also. In 2004, I had a myomectomy. I now have three fibroids, one of which is about 10-12cm. I had an ultrasound ablation, and that took care of many of the bulk issues, but the size bothers me. Bending over bothers me, many times even sitting can make me uncomfortable.

I’d like to try Aromatase Inhibitors, but need to know exactly what side effects I can expect from them. Are they safe to take with other meds (I am beginning to take Elmiron)? supplements? Is 90 days the typical dosage period? How are AIs different from mifepristone, and do you prefer one over the other (excluding availability issues)? Finally, from the comments here, I’m assuming that people don’t think AIs are readily available. I’m thinking that I can just go to my Gyn and have her prescribe them to me. Is that correct?

Thank you very much for your response.

]]> By: georgia http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-13527 georgia Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:47:55 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-13527 dear frida: e-mail me and i will tell you about my experience with mifepristone, which involved traveling to spain. best, georgia dear frida:

e-mail me and i will tell you about my experience with mifepristone, which involved traveling to spain.

best,

georgia

]]> By: Frida Charles-Antoine http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-13435 Frida Charles-Antoine Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:34:33 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-13435 Hello, I live in Montreal, Canada.I have a large(12cm) fibroid and am interested in non-surgical methods to shrink the fibroid such as the 5mg misoprostal pill.Can you please tell me where I might be able to get a prescription for this medication. Though I am located in Canada.I would be willing to go to the U.S.A thank you Frida Hello,
I live in Montreal, Canada.I have a large(12cm) fibroid and am interested in non-surgical methods to shrink the fibroid such as the 5mg misoprostal pill.Can you please tell me where I might be able to get a prescription for this medication. Though I am located in Canada.I would be willing to go to the U.S.A
thank you
Frida

]]> By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-5122 Shelley Binkley Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:26:46 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-5122 As far as finding someone locally who can help you with this, I'd suggest the internet, the yellow pages, or you can contact the Americal College of Ob-Gyn to get a referral. As far as finding someone locally who can help you with this, I’d suggest the internet, the yellow pages, or you can contact the Americal College of Ob-Gyn to get a referral.

]]> By: georgia http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-5049 georgia Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:24:59 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-5049 hello: i live in southeastern north carolina and have a large (13cm) single fibroid and am interested in non-surgical methods to remove/shrink the fibroid such as the ones you mentioned above. can you please tell me where i might be able to get more information on these procedures. though i am located in the u.s., i would be willing to go out of the country. thank you, georgia hello:

i live in southeastern north carolina and have a large (13cm) single fibroid and am interested in non-surgical methods to remove/shrink the fibroid such as the ones you mentioned above. can you please tell me where i might be able to get more information on these procedures. though i am located in the u.s., i would be willing to go out of the country.

thank you,

georgia

]]> By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-4962 Shelley Binkley Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:38:09 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-4962 What questions do you have that I have not answered on this site? Please let me know. What questions do you have that I have not answered on this site? Please let me know.

]]> By: Evelyn http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-4375 Evelyn Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:16:23 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-4375 I have 3 firbroids in my whom and need to know more about the Aromatase Inhivitors. Thanks I have 3 firbroids in my whom and need to know more about the Aromatase Inhivitors.
Thanks

]]> By: Maxine McKenzie http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/comment-page-1/#comment-3361 Maxine McKenzie Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:51:06 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/05/15/exciting-new-treatments-for-fibroids-aromatase-inhibitors/#comment-3361 I am very interested in Aromatase Inhibitors as a treatment for my fibroids. I have already had a multiple myomectomy (in 2004), where not all my fibroids were removed (the surgeon was concerned it would compromise my fertility and at the time, I was with a partner and we were trying for children). However, I am now 48 years old, but would still like to preserve my womb. Do you know where I could receive AI treatment? It does not appear to be something offered in the UK - if you have any information on how I could access this treatment, I would be most grateful if you could let me know. Also, could you tell me of any side-effects with this? Thanks again. Maxine McKenzie I am very interested in Aromatase Inhibitors as a treatment for my fibroids. I have already had a multiple myomectomy (in 2004), where not all my fibroids were removed (the surgeon was concerned it would compromise my fertility and at the time, I was with a partner and we were trying for children). However, I am now 48 years old, but would still like to preserve my womb. Do you know where I could receive AI treatment? It does not appear to be something offered in the UK – if you have any information on how I could access this treatment, I would be most grateful if you could let me know. Also, could you tell me of any side-effects with this? Thanks again.

Maxine McKenzie

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