Pain starting 2 weeks after Novasure

[themom]

18 days ago I had tubal ligation and Novasure ablation.  My abdomen was sore for several days and I had a watery pink/brown dishcharge which seemed to slow down after 10-12 days.  Except for the sutures I felt fine.  I had my 2 week follow up appt with my doc, who did a pelvic exam.  Since then I have had constant mild-moderate "cramping" and a bloated pressure feeling low across my abdomen from hip to hip.  Also, discharge became more red and am having some small mucous dishcarge now.  I don't have a fever, but the pain is really bothersome, though not debilitating.  It almost feels like gas pain with bloating, though I've had normal bowel movements.  I'm concerned I could have an infection.  Discharge is somewhat smelly, but not as bad as the first few days.  This is my fourth day with this new pain.  Does it seem normal?  How long should I wait to call my doctor?  Thanks, Jolene

[peekawho]

I'd let him know now, just because the weekend will be approaching in a couple more days.  That way, if it's nothing at all you won't have to worry.

The d/c after a Novasure can persist for a couple of weeks.  You might still get a period too, at whatever time you normally expect one.  It should be vastly lighter, though.

I had the procedure last June, and I get a day or two of spotting at my usual time now.

[AnotherWoman]

I had a Novasure ablasion in January 2006. So, it has been 1 year. The procedure was uneventful. All went well. My periods were reduced to a "normal" flow as promised, for the first few months.

About 6 months ago, my period became almost non-existent. In addition, I experienced fairly substantial abdominal pain and bloating. The pain lies under my belly button, in the center, left and right. I can actually press on the areas and feel sharp pains.

I have been to my OB and had a complete exam, thinking that perhaps the blood was somehow trapped. The doctor says that there was no indication of this. Yet, monthly this pain persists.

The bloating makes me look like the early stages of pregnancy, my clothes don't fit for 5 days and the pain continues month after month with each period.

Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

[Yetanotherwoman]

I had endometrial ablation with novasure on 12/20/07. I had minimal staining after the procedure for a few days. Yesterday I started to have the same pain as Another woman described. The pain was first in my lower pelvis and pressure on the rectum. I too thought it was gas pain so I took Gas x and Motrin with some releif. Today the pain moved to my whole lower abdomen and around the belly button. All of a sudden I started to bleed heavily. I had an emergency ultrasound which showed alot of blood in the uterine cavity which the doctor said was unusual. I went for an in office vacuum suction of the cavity(not very pleasant) and I was put on antibiotics and Provera. MD said if this doesnt work I'll need an out-patient D&C in the amb surg center.Will keep you posted.

[jazzy6]

i had novasure done 16/11/07 same as i am experiencing strong cramps across lower abdomen and stomach slightly swollen my discharge has changed too a brown colour similar to end of period visited g.p today who said it is 3mnths till u know if procedure has worked dnt think i can cope with this  pain for that long have got no followup from hospital just too get re referred if symptoms of heavy bleeding comes bk

[storeystorey]

I had the Novasure and a tubal ligation on 12/7/2007, and I started experiencing horrible pain and cramps in my upper abdomin (abdomen) and lower abdomin (abdomen) after about 10 days.  My GYN called to check on me about 12 days after and said it was normal and probably would not stop until after I had my cycle.  Well, today is about 15 days and I was in so much much pain last night and this morning that I was dizzy, had nausea, and diareaha.  I had to sleep until about 12:00 p.m. and then I have napped off and on all day due to the pain. Is this normal?  I have spotted off on on for 15 days. My husband is concerned due to the fact that I had to sleep all day (this is worse than my menstrual cramps which are usually horrible).  Tylenol does not help (I took 1500 mg about 2 hours ago-2500 for the day).  I can't take motrin (on coumadin).  I am going to take the Roxicet I was given to sleep tonight.  Any suggestions, comments, same issues.....Thanks.

[rena721]

I had the Novasure and a Fibroids removed along with an D/C done on March 12, 2008 I haven't really had any problems except nausea and headaches along with runny bowel and this brownish discharge that smells it kinda reminds me of a period but its been constant since I've had the procedure done.I was told by my doctor no sex, baths or tampons for 6 weeks and I'm on week two and this discharge hasn't stopped yet did any one else experience this and if so when does it stop.

[keepithealthy]

I had a Novasure ablasion and D&C Sept 07, for heavy bleeding,  and EXTREME PAIN.  My Gyn said I had thickening of the endrometrial lining and he removed, what he said to be, a big blood clot.  I felt so wonderful over the next few months.  Little bleeding during my time.  NO PAIN.  I was so thankful.......could actually carry on my life during this time of the month.  Now.....it's starting again....the pain.....can the lining thicken again this fast....can it be another clot?  I'm not really bleeding this month....but the pain is getting progressively worse...I don't want to go through this again.  What is going on here!!!!!  Any advise?

[Grissa]

i just had the Novasure done on Tue. April 22, 2008 and I am unsure what to expect in the next few weeks.  I can say reading everything that has been said makes me wonder if I made the right choice.  I had it done due to fibroids, very painful period and heavy monthly periods.  I pray things go well and I will keep you ladies posted as the days go by.

[justme256]

I had my Novasure ablation recently on April 9, 2008.  I'm 52 yrs. old and have always had heavy, long-lasting periods.  I was hoping to begin menopause and be done with this, but I had a period the first of 2008 and it just wouldn't end.  I was on birth control medicine temporarily before finally having the endometrial ablation done.  My dr. did a D&C along with the ablation.  All went well and my dr. said it was a "textbook" surgery even though my uterus cavity is larger than normal.  Recovery went as expected.  I went in for my two week follow-up (expecting an internal exam, but not) and my dr. just asked how I was.  I was honestly fine.  But, as Murphy's Law would have it, I started spot bleeding the day after my office visit.  Few days into a little bleeding, I'm now having bad abdominal/pelvic cramping.  I came to this website looking for answers.  I, too, am wondering if I just spent $7,500 for a procedure that will leave me still needing a hysterectomy later on down the road.

[Wisgal62]

I too had an endometrial ablation in 12/05.  Had the normal discharge for weeks to follow.  Periods got much much lighter, but still get one every month.  Over the last year, the monthy cramps started to come back.  About every other month I am experiencing lower abdominal and right-sided pain that is getting worse and worse while not having my period.  Then when I do have it, the cramps are pretty severe again!.  

I have had several doctor visits with my primary care dr and my OB-GYN dr. also over the past year.   Had several pelvic u/s and a few CT scans.  It keeps showing that I have fluid in my uterus and they say I may have had a right-sided cyst that ruptured.   I am getting so frustrated with not feeling good with the constant pain and feeling like I am getting blown off by them, and that kind of sucks, as I worked with these dr's for 17 years.  I was thinking of a second opinion very soon, and the pain started last week Thurs and is still going on.

I called my normal dr.  one more time today and got referred to see OB-GYN and luckily got in right away.   We chatted again about it all, had an internal exam and have an u/s scheduled for tomorrow now.  

He mentioned that he gets studies in the mail about 3 x a week at home that he reads over from some thing dr's join and it has been on ablations lately.  He related to me that the study suggested that with the ablations they can only do the procedure so far, as not to injure other organs.  They are now finding out in some studies that the disease that is treated by the ablation is actually into the tube areas and that cannot be treated up that far with the ablation procedure -  they are finding out that is where all the pain is coming from and now, on those particular ppl studied.  At this point, he is not saying I have that right now, but have the u/s tomorrow and will go from there.

It hurts still and its a week along AGAIN.  So we will see what's next.  Just wanted to share a NovaSure ablation story also.    

[ddhealth]

I am considering having the Novasure ablation procedure, but concerned with all the negative comments I've read about people experiencing pain, heavy periods, etc.  Have you had any complications?  Do you feel the procedure was worth the risk>

[edwx3]

I had the Novasure ablation Feb. 08.  I have had a period every month since then but not heavy.  The last one I had was only 3 days and very light.  That I am happy about, but my feet keep swelling up as if I was 9 months pregnant.  It is the worst if I am sitting up.  Does anyone else have this problem since the surgery.

[VINTX]

I had the Novasure procedure in 1/2007 because of excessively heavy periods.  Then approximately 3 months later I began having extremely painful cramps with only brown spotting.  My doctor put me on Yasmin to control the bleeding which was supposed to control the pain.  That did not work and in March of 2008 I changed doctors (a female this time).

She immediately knew what had most likely happened when I mentioned that I had the Novasure procedure performed.  As a result of having the procedure I am looking at having to have a hysterectomy.  She is awaiting test results and we will discuss it further.

I have to say "No" to the Novasure procedure.  It's not worth it.

[sassy123]

I  had the procedure in April 2008. I am cramping and bleeding several times a month with very weird discharge.  I am so confused about this procedure because my period are lighter but the cramps are worse than you can imagine so bad I have been unable to sleep some nights.
I told my doctor at my one month checkup and she acted like we would not be able to tell for several months, but I feel like the procedure not the miracle it was made out to be. I think this procedure is a big time money maker for these doctors (90 seconds) think about the money they charge for 90 seconds..... so as soon as they find someone that this the first thing they suggest.... Be careful out there....

[jldrum]

I had the Novasure procedure in March 2008 and I never had spotting between periods but now I am. I don't think it has helped much with my heavy periods. I still have cramps maybe even more then before!  I don't think that I would recommend this procedure to anyone!

[themom]

I started this thread 1 1/2 years ago.  Here is how my story played out:

I continued to have light/mod periods, much more regular than before the procedure.  2 weeks after my post op I went back to the doc because of the pain and thought I might have an infection.   She saw no obvious evidence of infection, but decided to play it safe since I'd just had the surgeries, and I was put on antibiotic.

Every 4 weeks I had a light period, but it could go on for days.  The abdominal pain became worse and more intense with each cycle.  In June 2007 I went back to my doc.  She told me it was possible I had developed adenomiosis (adenomyosis) (google it).  She said that they didn't see any smoldering endometriosis when the did the tubal ligation/ablation.  She did suspect my left ovary was causing some problems because of the way it looked and it's position when they did the surgery.

She explained adenomiosis (adenomyosis):  The uterus has basically 3 layers;  the outer is the uterine muscle, the inner is the endometrial lining, and in between is this "adeno-something" layer which are tiny glands that grow the endometrial layer each month.

When they do the ablation they aim to destroy the endometrial layer and this adeno or grower layer.

Sometimes, in a few instances, these adeno grower gland things have already migrated into the uterine muscle.  If this has happened the ablation procedure does not and can not reach and destroy these grower glands.  

Post ablation result:  The adeno gland things are still inside the uterine muscle, growing endometrium and causing havoc/pain each month; scar tissue from the ablation may have sealed up this area, so the newly grown endometrium has no where to go.

My result:  Partial hysterectomy and left oopherectomy Nov 2007.  The pain got worse and longer each month, to the point I thought it might actually kill me by making me have a heart attack or something.  I've never experienced pain like it except during childbirth.  It lasted for days at a time.  Narcotic painkillers wouldn't touch it.  Between periods I was relatively pain free.

Post surgery:  Pathology reports indicated I did have adenomiosis (adenomyosis) (it can ONLY be diagnosed by slicing up the uterus, there is no test for it), endometriosis (which they either missed during 1st procedure or it developed really really quickly), and a 7 cm cyst on my left ovary which showed signs of a previous rupture.  God, no wonder I was having so much pain!

I'm doing really well now.  The hysterectomy was the best thing I ever did.  I have one ovary left, so I don't need to do hormone replacement.  My doc says ovaries are kind of like kidneys, when one gets taken the other one sort of kicks in and takes over.

I think the Novasure procedure is like any other procedure.  It works well for some and not for others.  I don't regret giving it a try and I wish it would've worked.   I also think that for the most part, those of us who visit these websites are the ones who maybe didn't have a great result and are still suffering.  The people who had a great result are getting on with different aspects of their lives because this chapter closed for them.

Good luck to everyone, I hope you find the relief you need.  The mom

[jackiepannell]

WELL, BACK IN NOV. 08' I HAD THE NOVASURE AND A TUBAL. THE RECOVERY WAS NOT BAD AT ALL. I WAS BACK TO NORMAL STUFF IN 2 DAYS. ANYWAYS, I DO NOT HAVE A PERIOD AT ALL ANYMORE, THO I HAVE SYMPTOMS EVERY MONTH (BLOATING, CRAMPING, MOOD SWINGS). THE BIG PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD IS A YEAST INF. THAT HAS CONTINUED ON UNTIL NOW. I HAVE ALSO HAD BACTERIAL INF.  I HAVE BEEN TO OB/GYN SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE TAKE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF MEDS. IT WILL HELP FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THE MISERY COMES BACK. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH HAVING THIS DONE OR NOT, BUT I DID NOT BEGIN THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THEN. ALSO, ON MY LAST OB/GYN VISIT, HE TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE A PERIOD & IF I DID NOT HAVE ONE REAL SOON THAT HE WANTED TO PUT ME ON SOMETHING TO MAKE ME HAVE ONE. WELL, I THOUGHT THAT IS WHY I HAD THIS DONE???????? BUT HE SAID THAT IF I DID NOT HAVE ONE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THAT IT COULD CAUSE CANCER. IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM OR THINKS THAT THEY MIGHT KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THIS IS DESTROYING OUR SEX LIFE, AND I HAVE TERRORIZED WITH THE PAIN AND ITCHING. OH! YES, ONE MORE THING. I HAVE BEEN HAVING BLADDER PROBLEMS TOO! PLEASE, HELP!
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[Spazzswife]

I am thinking of have the Novasure done. I dont have any cramping. Just extemely heavy periods that last quite a while. Has anyone had cramping after who never had it before. How long can you resume you "love" life after?

[DodgerMom]

just had the novasure done on Monday June 9th 2008. I had it done because of heavy menstrual periods that kept me home and my whole life was beginning to revolve around my periods...I work from home so really didn't realize how bad it was until I finally realized I would never be able to hold down a full time job outside the home with all the days I would probably be missing! I have to say all of these posts I am reading are kind of scaring me, but I am hoping I made the right choice and that the procedure works for me. I am 45, have three grown kids and had a tubal ligation 20 years ago. I never had much pain or cramping  with my periods, just alot of bleeding. I'll keep you posted on my progress and hope that you can make a decision that will be right for you. The procedure itself was fast, they put me under anastesia and i came home and felt great!  I forced myself to relax and watch some movies, its now approx. 48 hrs later and I feel great!!! I'm looking forward to actually going on vacations and camping and not worrying about where the closet restroom is every 30 minutes!

[msweetness]

I had the NovaSure procedure done on May 2 2008. I might have to call my doctor tomorrow because I am bleeding again.  After the surgery I had light spotting for about a week but as I got into the second week I started bleeding a little more but not any where near like I used to before the procedure. It last for about 5 days and never got real heavy but just didnt seem to want to stop.  When I would walk or do something I could feel a gush but not anything real heavy as I have experienced before.  However, the only way I could get this bleeding to stop was to stay off my feet for a whole weekend.  Through Sat the 15th of May to Sunday the 16th of May I made myself do nothing and stayed on the couch or in bed, it completely stopped.   All was fine, I moved the last weekend in May and I thought I was okay.  Well Monday night, June 9th I started bleeding again.  It is now Wed night and it is heavier and red.  I will call the doctor tomorrow to see if this is normal.  All of my friends who have had this procerdure haven;t had a period since.  I should be so lucky as to have this problem.  I am wondering if the doctor did something wrong?  

[njbiomom]

I had the Novasure three weeks ago for heavy bleeding and anemia.  I am 46 and have had two prior laparotomies to remove excess scar tissue following c-sections. The Novasure procedure went well and I had little pain and almost no discharge afterward, although did notice a lot of bloating and some weight gain.  

However, yesterday I experienced a "gush" of a lot of pinkish fluid that I can only describe as breaking water in pregnancy as my pants were soaked.  Then severe abdominal pain began which literally made me double up. After a second gush I went to the ER and had an ultrasound.  Was told that fluid is building up behind scar tissue and releasing sporadically (no kidding), uterine contractions to expel these pockets were probably causing the pain.  They offered another D&C but being concerned about even more scar tissue forming, I declined.  

So now I'm at home on painkillers waiting for the next fluid pocket to burst - back to doubling up on overnight pads!  I'm hoping though that this will ease up as healing continues.  I would say that if it weren't for this complication - which may be due to my scar tissue problem in paticular - the Novasure is worth it as I'm no longer anemic.

[thinkpink22]

I had a tubal ligation almost 2 yrs ago.  Due to extreme bleeding and pain, I had a Novasure 5 months ago.  I have experienced weight gain, mood swings, painful sex, discharge and bloating.  I have nausea and bloating after every meal.  I look like I could be 4 mths pregnant.  I searched the web with my problems, because I actually feel like I could be pregnant or having gallbladder issues.  Is anyone else experiencing these problems.  I made a dr appointment with my PCP, but I wonder if I should be seeing my GYN.

[msgp]

I have a discharge everyday since the procedure. I did not have one before. I wish I would have just put up with the cramps I was having instead. The discharge is yellow and waterly. The doctor don't seem to have a answer. I am going  to a new doctor on the eighteen of August.m I had the proedure done on Sept 17,2007 and still discharging.

[BUBSMOM]

I had my ablation on July 21, 2008 and I am experiencing the same things; the cramping and pain, nausea and gushing of blood - especially when laying flat (mostly around the early morning hours before waking up) and it's only been 3 weeks since the surgery.  I am hopeful that this will go away soon because I would like to go on with my life.  I, too discharge everyday and have never done that before.  I understand that I had my uterus lining burnt and that some healing would have to be taking place but I am not looking forward to regretting my decision to have this procedure done.  We can only hope that thing progress in a good direction eventually.

[Vixen323]

I had Novasure a little over 2 years ago and it was a lifesaver. I was getting a 7 to 14 day period very 7 to to days....it was awful. For the first 3 months I had a discharge which lessened as time went by and abstained from sex until it was completely gone....lets face it, that meant I was healing internally and didnt need any "foreign" gunk giving me a potential infection...thats my best advice there. Ladies, Im not sure if you were told - and yes I realize this is not everyone's issure here - but your will still go through all the monthly motions of having a period (bloating, cramps, mood swings) except the bleeding and Novasure was NEVER guarenteed to stop all bleeding, it was meant to significantly decrease it......the complete cessation is just an added bonus. In the 2 years I have has 4 days of that "brown ookie last day of your period discharge" and thats it, Im so lucky.
Also from what I have been told & part experienced:
1 - Sometimes there is no gurantee it works the first time
2 - You should not have thins done if you have fibroids
3 - Some Dr's are NOT doing the abalation long enough. Its SUPPOSED to be approximately 90 seconds (mine went 2 minutes) but some are only doing 60 so maybe this is an issue ?
4 - You will continue to get female issues....cysts, cramps, yeast infections etc., this is NO cure for all that.
5 - Last bun not least DONT ****** to get rid of the goop, you will almost gurantee yourself some kind of infection. Let your body heal....trust me, you dealt with a bloody mess for this long you can go a bit longer.

Good luck to everyone !!

[Tina600]

I had Novasure procedure done on October 3 2008. I have had barley any cramping and only bled the first day but now I am having major pain in my right side where my ovarie is and bladder control issues. My doctor said I had cysts before the surgery and now I am wondering if that made them worse I called the doc and he said I probably have an infection and put me on antibiotics and scheduled me to come in in 4 days. Has anyone else had issues like this???

[Holland321]

Has anyone else had incontinence after the Ablation?  I had the procedure 11/4 along with my tubes tied.  The next day I couldn't urinate so I had to go in for a cath to drain my bladder.  Since then I have been "leaking".  Doesn't happen with a sneeze or laugh, it happens perdioically throughout the day and night.  After the nurse checked with the doctor she said they never heard of this happening after an ablation.  I have an appt with the nurse pract.  on Friday (same one who did the cath) because the doctor is out of town.  I'm afraid of being written off so I've been searching the internet for cases like this, but I haven't found anything.  Any advice, please?

[severina418]

I had Novasure and bilateral tubal ligation on Halloween of this year. I cramped severely for the rest of the day I had my surgery on, but woke up the next day literally pain free. I was totally pain free and only had the watery light brown/clear discharge up until a few days ago. Since about 3 days ago, I've been having pain that feels like it's getting progressively worse with each day, and my discharge is no longer watery, it's got consistency to it and yellowish in color. I can feel mild pain just sitting here while I'm not moving now, and it's much worse when I cough or when I first sit down or walk--maybe from the pressure of the thuds. I'm reading here that this has happened with others, but I am sooo not looking forward to this if it's going to be like this all the time. I didn't even have painful periods before, just super heavy ones. I'm not even due for my period until the end of this month or beginning of January, so I have no idea what I'll be in for until then since I just had this done about 2.5 weeks ago. I wish I could've just had a hysterectomy instead now and then I would have nothing to worry about. At what point, if this stays problematic, do they perform a hysterectomy due to failed ablation?

[Melzie820]

I had the mine done 11/14/08.  I had hardly no pain, just felt "blah" for a couple of days after.  No bleeding the first 2 days after, then stood up on third day and whoosh.. all came running out. Since, I have had constant, steady bleeding and now this what looks like cottage cheese clumps mixed up in the blood.. has anyone else had this?  

[hkelley1221]

I had Novasure ablation in Sep of '08. Since then I have had 3 heavy periods with large blood clots passing through which was the original reason for having the ablation. I am scheduled for a hysterectomy in 2 weeks. I would choose a hysterectomy if you can. I for insurance reasons had to go the other route first but seems like it was a waste of time. I know the ablation works for some people but it did not help me which I do not blame my Dr. Good luck to everyone.

[tinawv]

I had the NovaSure ablation on 12/24/08.  Was fine the first 2 days, with only mild spotting.  Suddenly, on the 3rd day after surgery all broke loose!  Have had heavy bleeding since, with a few clots, having to change an overnight pad every hour or two.  Also had chills and pain in my left ovary last night.  Have a call in to the doctor, but of course he is out for the holidays.  Will follow-up.

[Andreamos]

All I have to say is, "Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it!!!" I had an Novasure ablation in Jan 2008. My period did get alittle lighter (I guess) but nothing to brag about. I started having stomach pain in July??? To make a VERY long story short.....the pain became so severe that I had every test known to man kind done. They couldn't find a thing wrong. My Ob/Gyn just said it's probably Endometriosis. She put me on the pill and said to wait 4 months. I thought I was going to die. I, finally, went to go get a second opinion. My new Gyn scheduled a laparoscopy asap. Come to find out the I was bleeding internally, fallopian tube had burst, and my uterus, intestines, and bladder were all adhered together from the bleeding. I ended up having a 5 hour emergency hysterectomy and was in the hospital for 4 days. What a mess!!!!! I guess the Dr. who did the ablation missed the corners of my uterus and I scared up everywhere except there. I was still having periods until it eventually scared up shut and then had no where to go but up and out my fallopian tube.I guess this is a possible complication from the procedure and there is a low % of risk....BUT it happened to me. The way I see it, unless you have other issues, don't do this procedure if you are just having (somewhat) heavy periods and cramping. Just get a hysterectomy or ......anything else. It was not worth what I have been through.

[Newsymom]

I had the Novasure Ablation on August 30, 2008. All went well - I had the normal recovery time of a couple days laying around on the couch, and a fair amount of discharge for about a month following. After that, my periods were very light - minimal bleeding that lasted maybe 2 - 3 days. Just last month I experienced excruciating abdominal pain during my period. I didn't really realize what it was from, so just kind of dealt with it. This month when I was due to get my period, the pain came back even worse. I haven't really bled at all this month - it's been brownish gunk, but no blood. The pain has been unbearable - so I called my OB to ask what could be wrong - they scheduled me to come in NEXT WEEK!! So, I have been taking the pain meds from when I had the surgery to try to make life and work bearable. My pain started under my belly button, but has since grown to include a large portion of my entire abdomen area. After reading all of the entries, I am very nervous of what my dr. may find. I understand something has to be done, I can't go on like this month after month - yikes! Anyway, thanks to everyone for sharing their stories, at least I know where to start now. For those who are considering a Novasure Ablation - it may work great for you - there are always quirks in every procedure.

[mygirlkk]

I too had the Novasure procedure on 9/2006 because of heavy bleeding.  Everything was okay at first, light spotting every month.  But for about a year now I have had severe cramping every month, I blow up like a balloon and look pregnant and have a smelly discharge.  I can't lose weight and it really stinks.  I know I am in 43 but this is crazy.  I do not recommend this to anyone.  Oh ya, my doc says that everything is fine.  I'm going back next week because it isn't.

[michigan11]

Don't do it!!!  I can't believe how this proceedure has messed me up.  I had the NovaSure done in July of 2007.  The proceedure was terrible, I felt incredible pain as the HUGE instrument was put in me.  It felt like a scrape on your knee that someone was pressing a metal knife on.  Anyway, I could not go through with the pain and the machine would not seal because my uteris is tipped.  So, my doctor sent me home and scheduled an appt. to have this done at his surgery center and put me totally out.  We did that and things went fine.  Recovery was ok.  But here is the problem....Within 30 days I had such pain around my period date that I was ready to check myself in to the hospital.  It was like contractions, you could feel it coming and the painful gas would move through your body.  As others mentioned, and put pressure on your rectum.  I am telling you there is nothing like it.  The pain in sooooo incredible.  I would roll in bed, on narcotics and it would not supress the pain.  I would sit in the bathtub, use heating pads etc.  Truly for 3-5 days, I was unable to work, etc.  

The doctor started to give me lupron shots which force you into menopause.  I did not like this at age 40!!  The side effects of this medication are not good, but the pain was now gone.  After 4 months of this injection, I switched to deproprovara.  That is now working and I have not had a period since November of 2007.  

I think we should have a class action law suit against this company.  The pain and suffering I endured is something that I will never forget.  Now I have to pump my body with medication to not have a period.  My other option is to get a complete historectomy.

Please really consider this surgery before you do it.  I thought it was nothing.  Boy was I wrong!!

[chellybelle]

This is unreal...I got up here hoping to have noone with the same symptoms but unfortunetly we are all in the same boat! I just had my ablation and tubal done last Thursday due to NONSTOP periods (not heavy). That day was absolute HELL, the next day was a little better but my left side started cramping I couldn't stand or walk for long periods of time because I would hurt worse and the pain meds they gave me did nothing for it. By Sunday I was no better and now having sharp stabbing pains that would bring me to my knees for quite a few minutes and take my breath away. I went in Monday morning to my GYN and he tapped on my abdomin (abdomen) and did a pelvic and said everything was healing fine if the pain persisted or got worse to call him or go to the ER. Today is Wednesday and I feel no better and had to go back to him today for him to tell me the same thing. As far as my discharge that hasn't been bad, a few gushes from time to time but the pain is the worst part of it. I am a little pissed at this whole situation because i have a huge dr bill now and from the way it sounds could still potentially face a freakin hysterectomy!! What the Hell  !!!!!  

[mag_foster]

I just had mine done on Aug. 07, 2009 in which I was on my period when it was done. The first 2 weeks just some "stinky" discharge, but on Friday (3rd week) I started getting cramps but I thought maybe caused I exercised that day it was hurting a bit. I took 2 Midols and thought nothing of it. Saturday morning I started my period. I am not talking about a light period either. Monday I called my Dr. and he said that it was normal. By Monday evening while I was at football practice with my son, the cramping was so severe that I almost went to the emergency, but I took some pain killers. I could feel the blood "gushing" out. I've never felt so Gross! Today is Tuesday and I am still bleeding! WTF?! I don't know what to do. I have my follow-up appointment on Sept. 3rd. I soooo regret doing this!!! I've never had 2 periods within weeks of eachother.

[checmom2009]

I had the NovaSure procedure in the office on 9-22-09 and it was awful! The doctor gave me valium, 2 lortabs, and an injection for pain but it did not phase me. She went ahead with the procedure which was miserable to say the least. When she was done, she said she had never had anyone go through as much as I did and in that much pain. After a few minutes, the pain subsided and I was able to go home. Within an hour of going home I started hurting again. The only way I know how to explain the pain was it felt like a contraction when you are getting ready to deliver your child that did not ever let up. We called the office and they told me to take two more lortabs which did not do anything so they sent me to the hospital. Things just continued to get worse. They could not get in touch with the OBGYN on call and the hospital staff had never even heard of Uterine Ablation therefore they did not know how to treat me. After several hours of excrutiating pain, they finally gave me two doses of morphine which helped get it under control and then sent me home with percocets. I have to say I slept for the next two days from the drugs and here I am on the 4th day and I am still having some mild cramps and some back pain for some reason but I do feel much better.
They never could tell me what happened or why I felt so much pain. I do think something happened but I guess I will have to wait and see what comes of it....
Think  twice, heck three times before agreeing to having this procedure done...especially in the office!!!

[mabennett]

I had the Novasure procedure on September 23rd, so it's been one month.  Prior to the procedure, I had been having 2 perios each month for 2 years (I'm now 43).  I am completely surprised that some of you women had the procedure done in the office.  Although I did read that was an option, my doctor did it as outpatient surgery and I was completely out.  I am so sorry you had to go through that!  I had terrible cramps for about 4 hours after the procedure and loved my heating pad.  I didn't have much trouble at all after that.  I don't know which of my 2 periods each month was my 'real' period, so I had no idea when to expect my next period.  I do still have the 'weeping' and hope that it's over soon.  Maybe I'm having a period now, pinkish discharge, I'm just not sure.  I am also having cramping, it's been about a week but not constantly and my doctor explained to me this might happen, as my uterus has been traumatized (for lack of a better word).  Other than those things, it has been good.  I have not had any problems at all so far.

I go back to the doctor mid-November for a check up. I am very happy right now with my decision to have the procedure. I was a complete mess having a period every 2 weeks.  Even if I go back to having a period, if it's just one a month I will be so very happy.  

Just talk to your doctor, read the information they give you and ask lots of questions.  Again, it's only been on month, so it's possible I'll change my mind in the months to come- but for now, I'm happy with my decision.

[jbonz]

I had the a D&C and the Novasure procedure one week ago. I was just checking websites to see if it is normal to have some watery pink discharge after and see that is appears to be very common. After reading all these entrys, this now has me alittle worried. What will be my results down the road? Has anyone had a good experience with this procedure?

Jbonz

[trailgirl38]

I am scheduled to have the NovaSure procedure done in December.  I am now very worried about my decision.  Perhaps this is not the right thing for me, especially since I had my Biopsy for the procedure today and it was so painful.  I was in so much pain for 15 min after the Biopsy that I thought I was die.

What am going to do now with all these horrifying testimonials?

[nursevls]

i had this procedure done on 11/24/09 and so far i'm doing great. i had it at my local hospital as an outpatient procedure and when i woke up i was crampy, which they medicated me for, and within a couple hours i was on my way home. as of today i woke up completely pain free and have only had a little bit of spotting. i am keeping a journal to track how i do daily so if anything changes i can call my doctor immediately. i'll let you know if anything changes as well but i'm hopeful that this will be a success for me.

[char22]

I had the procedure 09/23/09. To this day I am still bleeding. I've been bleeding non stop since Nov 20th. Before the procedure I had very heavy bleeding. To the point when I stand after sitting a while the blood would run down my leg, and this would happen with a pad and tampon on. Since the procedure in September I have been spotting off and on. More on than off.

[AMBER67]

I had the Novasure procedure done a yr ago the 18th of Nov, it was all fine and good  no period at all unitl 3 months ago I started with  the symptoms of my monthly , breasts tender for over a week , bloating,  the bleeding is very minimal  more on the lighter side at times, but I have severe painful cramping only on my left side in teh pelvic region it can be debilitating it does also at times move across the bottom of my stomach the pain grips me like  a twisted muscle and it seems connected with my rectum  I went to the Er 2 months ago they said I was fine I had a tiny cyst on my other ovary my Gyn told me its nothing to worry about  but I am suffering  each month the cycle has me in a whole other place  If anyone out there has a  answer  or is in the same boat  Plz tell me

Thanks,
Amber

[luvV24]

I also had the Novasure ablation done in August 2009 and it was for very heavy bleeding, and pain with an MRI and biopsy that indicating adenomyosis.  I am 42, and I have three kids.  My doctor told me ahead of time that the only cure for the adenomyosis is hysterectomy or menopause.  He did feel I was a good candidate for the Novasure based on the thought that all the heavy bleeding that would sometimes go on for over a month was also the cause of my pain.  The ablation did the trick as I have never had a period since the procedure, but I do still know when I have my cycle, and I have severe cramping all the time!!  I am on pain medication but it doesn't do much, and I've been to the ER once so far.  I want to go every night it gets so bad.  I am booked for the DaVinci hysterectomy on Jan 20th.  I am a mess with no quality of life right now.  I lay on a heating pad all day and night.  I hope this upcoming surgery will give me some relief and I agree with a lot of the other women who posted that Novasure is a money maker, and should never be done on a lot of us!!  Especially now I here everyone saying it can make adeno much worse!!