Any after effects after Fibroid removal? ?

First, are you in a position to get a 2nd opinion? I had a 6 cm fibroid removed 4 months ago, also attached to the uterus by a "stem". My GYN was able to remove all of it lly (it was attached inside the uterus, not on the abdominal(exterior) side). She did a complete D&C, removed all the uterine lining as well as the fibroid; I am doing GREAT!. No pain, no heavy periods, etc. I will have an ultrasound in a couple of months to make sure she got it all. She said if she left even a tiny part of the fibroid, it would grow again. Even at my age (48), she did not want to remove the uterus. She did tell me if the uterus was removed & the ovaries remained intact, it would not create menopause. The hormone levels are controlled by the ovaries. However, removal of the uterus would be "major surgery" rather than "outpatient surgery", and she didn't feel it necessary. She is a very proactive doctor who always puts her patients first. As long as the fibroid was removed I would be healthy, which I am. Good luck to you, try to get a 2nd opinion if you can. Feel free to email me if you have any more questions about my experience. Hope this helps!!