Heavy/painful periods, surgical procedure NOVASURE

[gracelikerain]

I am 35 and have had three kids. I have had painful, heavy periods since starting at age 12. After having a breech baby, I ended up with a stage one bladder prolapse. Because of my heavy periods and the prolapse, my doc suggested surgery for the prolapse and a possible hysterectomy when I am closer to the age of 40. He felt I was still to young for a hysterectomy. Anyway, I recently read about a surgical outpatient procedure called NOVASURE that can kill the inside linning of the uterus causing a women to have very light periods or none at all. This procedure can only be done if your done having kids. I AM JUST WONDERING IF ANY OTHER WOMEN OUT THERE HAS HAD HEAVY/PAINFUL PERIODS AND IF THEY HAD THIS PROCEDURE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I have tried the nuvaring, and the pill to combat this problem, to no avail. Any thoughts or advice on this issue would greatly be appreciated! GOD BLESS!

[Still a mom]

I have no clue. I just didn't want you to think that we are ignoring you. I know sometimes it can seem like that but many of us just don't post a reply if we don't know about the topic.
Mandi

[tnt406]

Hi I don't know why your doctor,want go a head and do the hysterectomy.I was 31 years old when I had mine.There are women way younger than me that have had hysterectomy.As for the Novasure,this is the first time I have heard of it.What you need is a second opinion.Your bladder needs to be proped back up,but it all so sounds like you could use a hysterectomy.I am not a doctor.I am only giving you advice.Take care of your self.TNT406

[Talley]

I'm having a hta (hydro thermablator) done Wed. I believe it is similar to the novasure.  I'm having done for heavy periods.  I'll let you know how it goes.

[mymywhataday]

Hi
I have been having periods that are causing be to become anemic to the point of risking heart failure (so my doctors says anyway).  Personally I don't want to go through a hysterectomy if I don't have to. I simply can't afford the down time of 5-6 weeks recovery, so I'm having Novasure done on Tuesday.  My doctor seems to think this will work out well for me and I won’t have to go through the other side affects of a hysterectomy.  I hear it’s about 96% effective.

I'll let you know how it goes....

[Ladyron]

Hello,I am  37 years old.  I have had four pregnacies.  My first two pregnacies were miscarriages, my third was a stillborn, and my last was a beautiful baby girl.  My daughter is now 6 1/2 years old.  She is my pride and joy.  I went for my annual exam with a new OB/GYN physician.  She obtained all of my medical history along with my family history.  Then she introduced me to the surgical procedure called Novasure.  I found myself wanting to know more about the procedure.  I felt that I was a good candidate for the simple reason of reaching the pre-menopausal stage, heavy bleeding, and experiencing anemia.  I felt as if I was exhausted all the time.  Even when, I got eight hours of sleep or more, I looked as if I was ran over by a semi-truck.  I asked my doctor for the specific name and I researched it on the internet for myself, because the brochure that was in the office, just did not state specific information to lead me to a definite decision to whether or not I wanted the procedure or not.  I made a decision and decided to go for the Novasure Procedure.  I had the procedure done yesterday as an out-patient procedure.  I feel as though having the procedure was right for me because, I feel better because the procedure was done yesterday and I am feeling up to going to work on Monday.  If I were to have had a hysterectomy, then the recovery time would have been greater.  If I had it to do over again , I would.  I am a single parent  and I have both of my parents with cancer and they need me, so I felt better choosing the Novasure Surgical Procedure, because it is modern technology at it finest.

Rhonda
Houma, LA

[sammygirl]

HI........I HAD PAINFUL, PROLONGED PERIODS SINCE EARLY TEENS.  HAD ONE DOC MIS-DIAGNOSE MY ABDOMINAL PAIN AND SWOLLEN OVARY AS A "LARGE" OVARIAN CYST AND OPENED ME UP,CLOSED ME AND SAID "OOPS".  BUT ANYWAY.....I ENDED UP WITH 3 BOYS, FULLY GROWN NOW AND I DID OK UNTIL I WAS IN MY MID 30'S WHEN THE PERIODS BECAME LONG AND STRONG.  MY OB GUY SUGGESTED A HYSTERECTOMY BUT MY COUSIN WHO WAS A DR SAID THAT WAS RIDICULOUS.  WRONG....I WAITED UNTIL I WAS 50, SUFERED (WHY?) AND WAITED UNTIL IT DEVELOPED INTO ENDOMETRIOSIS... BECAUSE IT WASN'T COMMON PRACTICE.  MAYBE MY OB GUY WAS AHEAD OF HIS TIME BUT I WISH I HAD LISTENED TO HIM.  INSTEAD OF A PARTIAL HYSTERECTOMY I HAD TO HAVE A TOTAL ONE, AS AN EMERGENCY AND HAD SOME MINOR COMPLICATIONS BESIDES.  IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE ANY MORE CHIDREN, ARE SUFFERING WITH PROLONGED PERIODS AND PAIN, WHY NOT HAVE THE SURGERY DONE UNLESS YOU HAVE EXTENUATING RISK FACTORS.  I REALLY WISH I HAD.  I SPENT AN ADDITIONAL 15 YEARS, MISEREABLE FOR 1+ WEEK A MONTH. I DON'T WANT TO "RAG" ON THE MOSTLY MALE, DR. POPULATION (NO PUN INTENDED)..  BUT I TOLD MY CLAN OF MEN WHEN I WAS "HORMONING AND THEY JOKED"  THAT I WOULD GIVE A LOT IF THEY COULD JUST ONCE HAVE CRAMPS......ETC.  I HOPE THIS HELPS.

[IronHorseLyn]

I had the Novasure done on Friday. Today is Sunday. I am doing well. Friday I had cramping after having Novasure done. Just a small amount of spotting. Not bad at all, only used 2 pads since Friday. I thought there would be more bleeding.  I will be back at work on Monday. Don't watch America's Funnest Videos after having the surgery. I laughed so hard I cried. It was a little painful. My husband and son were laughing too, I kept telling them it was not funny but none of us could quit laughing. OUCH.... Just dont do that. Other than that all is well. They knock you out for the surgery so you wont feel a thing. When they wake you up, you wont remember that either. They gave me Vicadan for pain 1 every 4 hrs. I only took 2 on Friday 4 hrs apart and I dont think they worked for cramping but by bedtime I only took 3 advil and slept fine. I have not taken any meds since. It's not bad. Just lay low a few days with a heating pad. I will write more later as I know more. Dr. said can take 3 or 4 months to know the results. But she said my surgery went fine and I was a great canidate for it. Good luck to all of you.

[tonjaroe]

i had the novasure done five weeks ago a little light bleeding ithink the novasure is areal convienant surgery and it allows you to a easier recovery.

[inmajorpain]

I just yesterday spoke to my doctor about this procedure following an ultrasound revealing a cyst, a fibroid tumor and a little swelling of my uterus.  I am 41 years old, 42 in a month and have been experiencing extreme bleeding, clotting, cramps and pain so bad I'm out of commission and popping advil like crazy to no avail.  My bones hurt...my doctor suggests this procedure and I told her let's do it.  I'm a little nervous after reading posts of periods continuing, months until you know for sure if it works, and what symptoms continue after this surgery?  do you still have pain?  Do you still feel "foggy headed" and have trouble focusing and feeling like you can accomplish your goals?  Anxiety etc...it's ridiculous.  Just praying it works as I'm an event planner and spend hours on my feet and of couse "the curse" seems to always happen to me on weeks that I have huge events with multiple vendors and 1200 guests plus...I can hardly get it done due to 7 days of period and the before and after symptoms.  Will this work?!?  

[shults]

I had the Novasure procedure done on August 7th this year, due to very heavy periods and being very Anemic.  I had a watery brown discharge and on the 18th had a 5 day period.  I was very discouraged so I called my doctor and they said that it was not abnormal for this to happen.  I ended that cycle and continued the watery brown discharge until September the 7th when yet again I started another period.  This time lasting 10 days and then continuing with the watery brown discharge.  I have to admit they were much lighter then before the procedure;however, I have litterally been draining from down below for almost 2 months (because I ended my period 1 day prior to the Novasure procedure) ugh! I am started to get very upset with the whole ordeal.  Is there anyone else that has experienced the same problems?

[Flowergirl522]

Hey, I had the Novasure procedure done in the office. Recovery was tough for one day because I took Vidcon. Those pill made me sick. On my 2nd day, I was complete 100 percent better! I had brownish discharge going on for three months and worn thin pads. After that, I have nothing!! I haven't bought tampons or pads in five months! It is awsome! I assumed it is normal to have some watery brown discharge for a few months.

[cimpie]

I had the Novasure procedure on Dec 20th 2007. I had some drainage/light bleeding  a couple days after the surgery. That come to a complete stop. However I was on my period when the surgery was done. I started light bleeding on Jan 2. On Jan 6. I experienced some really bad cramps, and heavy bleeding, passed a couple of clots. I contacted my Dr. on Jan 7 and was called in to be checked. My Fibroids where inflammed and kicking against the surgery. I was placed on some hormone pills to shrink the fibroids, today is better than yesterday.

[itchn2gtcha]

hi i am scheduled to have the procedure the 18th. i am 30 and have only had heavy bleeding for a year and a half but am severly anemic....the novasure seems to be a very safe procedure, and has a very short easy recovery time. it is much safer than a hystorectomy because it is not as invasive. my dr said down the road, depending on the success of the novasure, i may still need a hystorectomy...but i chose this route first rather than major surgery. hope it helps

[mommajojo]

hi i'm going in for my novasure on the 26th of feb.I also have a fibroid my dr. gave me a med that stopped the bleeding you take for 25 days and the you start on the 1rst of the month again.But I have had heavy cycles ever since i was 12 so this hopefully will stop the bleeding.My dr.says there is a 50 50 chance I might have to have a subtotal hysterectomy.I know one of you ladys was put to sleep my dr. gave me all kinds of meds to take before the surgery.He says he will be injecting the wall and then the novasure will start.I praying that it will not hurt at all. How did it feel during the surgery for the ladys who have already gone through it.PLEASE!!!!!!!!! let me know thanks sooooo much GOD BLESS!

[haley55]

I know how you feel I had the nova sure done back in November and yes I have lighter periods then before however I still bleed pretty heavy I am waiting to see my doctor again.I hope you have better luck as time goes on.

[haley55]

I know how you feel I had the nova sure done back in November and yes I have lighter periods then before however I still bleed pretty heavy I am waiting to see my doctor again.I hope you have better luck as time goes on.

[pimmar]

Novasure is awesome, may not work for everyone but for those that it does it really improves those periods until you finally go through your changes.

[tajaco]

I'm 37 years old and suffered from long heavy periods to the point of being anemic. I had the novasure done in August of 2007.  No pain at all.  I had about two weeks of light discharge.  Thats been it.  Nothing for five months now.  The novasure worked great for me, glad I did it.

[Vette123]

I had NovaSure in December 12, 2007, I had a discharge for about two weeks and nothing until now maybe a little brown discharge. A couple of days ago I experienced some mild cramping and a little brown discharge. Today, I have a massibe migraine has anyone experience headaches?

[shellbeans]

I will be 40 next month and I had the NovaSure procedure done in August 2007.  I went in on a Thursday.  I had cramps for the rest of that day.  Friday when I woke up I felt like I had been stood on top of my head when they did the procedure, i was SO sore all over.  Saturday I was fine, took my girls school shopping and on Monday my girls started back to school and I went back to work.  I have never regreted having this done. I was sick of having to go home and change clothes in the middle of my work day, leaving a basket of groceries in the isle because I could "feel" myself loosing clots.   It was the best $$$$  I have ever spent!  I would recommend it to any.  3 days recovery is monumental to a working mother!!!

[lodgeho]

I am scheduled to have the procedure done this Thursday in office at 4pm. I am planning on going to work on Friday. What do you all think? Also, does the actual procedure hurt? Thanks! ARM

[lyricalnik]

i had novasure on 2/28/08. i was given a valium and vicodin and eventually a shot to help with pain. Then i was given shots in my uterus before the procedure. LADIES PLEASE LISTEN UP! the pain was severe. the worst pain ive ever feltin life and i have given birth to 3 kids one 8lbs naturally. i cried yelled and screamed, even begging them to stop. i am now traumatized. I havent found anyone else who has experienced this. I feel like i was tortured. i dont know if the medicine didnt work or what but please talk to your doctors aout pain management before hand. Today on 3/6/08. i am still cramping whenever i move. i discharge is clear and i have no fever so i dont think i have an infection but i am literally scared to go back to the obgyn.

[lisa1964]

Please address the pain issue.  I was fine until I read the post from lyricalnik; is this normal?
I'm scheduled for 3/18.  Please give all the "gory" details.

[gabbry]

Hi Lisa,
I had my procedure in the hospital and it was a piece of cake, I didn't even have any pain when I got home I took motrin just to be on safe side , but other then that you will be ok.  I had my procedure done 12/5/07 spotting on and off since the procedure but my doctor told it's normal but she wants to give me an ultrasound just to make sure everything is ok. Keep in mind that everybody is different!!!!