Question:
Endometrial Ablation
Several months ago, I asked questions about having an endometrial ablation. Well I had the procedure about three months ago, and I am wondering if it worked? Since having it, I have had two regular periods. Does this mean it did not work, or does it take several months before your periods stop? Thank you for your responses. — [Deactivated Member] (posted on January 28, 2007)
January 27, 2007
Is is supposed to stop your period completely, or just lighten it and make
it less painful?
— jlw0423
January 28, 2007
I had the procedure in 1998 and my periods stopped completely. But my Dr.
did warn me that you still ovulate and there is less then a 1% chance you
still could get pregnant. I have not had a period since and that was 9
years ago. I would speak to your Dr., he may explain it better to you.
Paulette Hill
— paulettehill
January 28, 2007
My doctor told me the proceedure has an 80% success rate and it takes up to
6 months to resolve. Feb. will be 6 months for me. I had a full period
the first month after I had the proceedure, then nothing. Last month I had
cramping and the tiniest spotting, then nothing. I know a irl at work who
has lighter periods, but they never went away. I'd give it 6 months, then
go ask your doc about it. I still have the monthly hot flashes, swollen
breasts, fluid retention and some cramping, but no bleeding, which is a
huge blessing.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 28, 2007
I had an endometrial ablation done 2 years ago. My periods never went
away. They are lighter than they used to be, but they never went away. My
ob/gyn told me that for 80% of women that have it done, it will make
periods lighter, 10% their periods will go away completely, and the other
10%, it wont work at all.
— Kris T.
January 28, 2007
I am one who had the procedure for extreme bleeding constantly. It worked
for one week and I was scheduled for a complete hysterectomy one week
later. I, myself, wish that I had just opted for the hysterectomy in the
first place. I found the ablation to be a very painful procedure that just
made my own situation more complicated and longer lasting.
I am very happy with the results of my complete hysterectomy, no more pain
and heavy bleeding for me!!
Good luck to you and hope you find an answer soon.
— Juldon
January 28, 2007
My Mother had it done due to extremem, unpredictable bleeding. She now has
regular periods with a normal amount of bleeding. Good luck!
— SteffieBear15
January 29, 2007
I don't think the procedure is intended to stop your period, although that
sometimes is a side effect. The procedure just lessens your menstrual
pain. Call your gynocologist and ask.
— Novashannon
January 29, 2007
I went and looked it up online, and it said that it does often stop your
period, but sometimes only slows it down. Here is thae site.
http://www.endometrialablation.com/
— Novashannon
January 29, 2007
I had the procedure in June 2006 after I was unable to maintain a decent
iron level (I am 3 yrs out) because of my heavy periods. I am 43 years old
and after 4 step children, I would never even think of having my own - I
think they ruined it for me! I went in in the morning, was home by 1:00 pm
that same day - absolutely no pain meds (I get sick on them) and took a
regular sleeping pill that night. Next day and for several days after
there was an icky discharge. Very little discomfort. The next month, I
bled for about 5 hours then it stopped. I have not had my period since (6
months now). I do sometimes get the "I feel like I'm going to get
it" feelings and always get the token headache, but, besides WLS, this
was the second best thing I've done - even my husband has to deal with his
3rd place status. Try asking your doc about the Novasure method. It is
only 90 seconds long and alot of times it can be done in office with a mild
sedative. Mine was done in the hospital because she was doing a biopsy
too, because there was a chance that I was needing a hysterectomy. Results
are that if this doesn't work, although after 6 months of no bleeding (and
good iron counts!), I am able to put off the hysterectomy for a long time.
Eventually, I will need one, but I was glad I took the baby step first and
didn't just jump in without doing my homework.
— Kathy
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