Hi ms. m
Have you asked your gynecologist for an ultrasound? I had both a "Myamataous Uterus" meaning the uterus was growing benign fibroid tumors in the wall, enlarging the uterus, AND a fairly large grapefruit size fibroid attached to the outside of the uterus. Some women also or instead have them inside and these usually cause excessive bleeding.
At any rate, the uterus is suspended by eight ligaments. The size of my uterus and the weight of the attached fibroid was stretching the ligaments in particular one called the Round Ligament, that attaches through the groin area
and ends in the LABIA. This may be the source of the pulling sensation.
This caused me groin pain (where "the line" is between the abdomen and the thigh). For me, that was in particular in the little hollow area nearest the pubic bone. I could feel it pop and snap for years. I thought it was my hip. Pain and problems in my right leg for years. Did most stuff with the strong left leg. Doctors treating my spine did not tell me that the radiologist had indicated by his report that I may have a Myamatamous Uterus. When I finally read the report myself, I was all over my friends surgeon/gyne/OB who is excellent to see if I could get some help - at last!
At any rate, they could see the sizes of things with an ultrasound and with the pain involved, it was worth a try to get a hysterectomy to relieve the pain. I was eligible for a "partial" that was performed laproscopically. I only have 3 tiny incisions/scars.
I also had a "tipped uterus". This made that round ligament have a lot of excess stretching of the ligaments. Two of them attach to the tailbone. No surprise there!
The groin pain and pulling are gone.
I think you should consult a gynecologist and perhaps this will get you some relief.
I had "The Operation" as my brother calls it on JUne 2nd. I must say I feel a whole lot better even while recovering. My mood is much better.
I also entered menopause. Supposedly on schedule, right? but coincidentally very soon after the operation. I did not have my ovaries removed. I was not in menopause in December and they can determine this by checking your Estriadol, FSH and LH levels.
I don't know about the Canadian health insurance situation, but hopefully you can get some coverage to at least gather the information and decide what is right for you.
I kept everything I could, even my cervix was left in place. They severed the uterus above the cervix and closed it off. Only the uterus and the fibroids were removed - through a tube !!
Some women can have this done vaginally, but I believe the cervix has to go. I wanted to keep mine.
Keeping the cervix can help prevent prolapse later in life.At my three week check up, I had my bloodwork done and it indicates I am now in the menopausal range. I will probably try to get some
bioidentical hormone prescribed at the five week checkup.
I have learned a lot at a website called hystersisters .. you can get some free information mailed to you and read topics there.
Hope this helps !
LOve,
spec