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Due to have uterine ablation procedure
Hi, I am 42yrs young black female, healthy, atheletic, and no kids. My doctor recently told me I had a couple polyps and I am scheduled for a D&C. She also mentioned if I am no longer thinking about kids, to go ahead with the uterine ablation. I want to go ahead with the procedure, but i have a couple questions:
1. What happens to the blood that normally would release?
2. Am I really too old to have a kid?
1. What happens to the blood that normally would release?
2. Am I really too old to have a kid?
Well, I am on here looking for answers and found this post that I put on here 4years ago. I decided to give an up-date of my NovaSure experience. I must say thank God, no cycle since the procedure was done in 2010. I have mind back pain and lower abdomen pain all the time. The worse part of this whole thing is the smell and how it has changed my sex life for the worse. The weight gain just around the stomach is crazy and not amount of dieting will make it go away. I have been looking for a small action law suit against Novasure for all the issues that I am having and had no information about. I am frustrate and wish I had never done this.
I just had the ablation yesterday and although I cannot attest as of yet to the success of it, I can tell you that I feel very good so far and am only having very slight bleeding and mild cramps.
The bleeding can be very minimal to very light every month or the bleeding can stop altogether after the ablation procedure is done.
In regards to having children, this procedure ceases the chance of you having kids and if you do become pregnant, it can be very detrimental to you.
Hope this helps.
The bleeding can be very minimal to very light every month or the bleeding can stop altogether after the ablation procedure is done.
In regards to having children, this procedure ceases the chance of you having kids and if you do become pregnant, it can be very detrimental to you.
Hope this helps.
I just had the Novasure Ablation done 4 days ago...lasted 95.3 seconds, painful, yes, not so much as labor pains...with a little focus and some steady breathing I made it through, as well as a little medicine for pain. That night was awful, woke up every 2 hours, felt so nauseous..took my vicodin and ibuprofin every 4 hours...rested the next day and felt rather bloated...took just the ibuprofin halfway through the day...went to work Thursday, I'm a waitress...wasn't quite up to snuff so I left after about 2 hours...Friday, worked my normal shift and I feel fairly normal! With the exception of a touch of uterine tenderness, and some bloating, which I suspect will go down, I have only had a little discharge/spotting. Every procedure is different for everyone, I had 3 prior c sections and I still had it in the doctors office with a normal amount of pain meds...as my doctor said, you can do anything for 2 minutes...good luck to all you women who opt for the novasure ablation...four days into it and I have no complaints...
I had the Novasure Ablation in Sept 2010, at the age of 46. No medical issues at all, except for heavy, long lasting periods. I bled/had a discharge, requiring a pantyliner, every single day, and had a backache, and pain in my tailbone, for 4 months straight, until my GYN put me on hormone therapy for 30 days. 30 days estrogen plus 14 days of progesterone the second half of the month. The bleeding stopped after that, but as of 7 days ago, a year since the procedure, I have started bleeding, again, nonstop, and having cramps, pressure, bloating, and a dull burning ache in my right side, requiring using something beyond a pantyliner.
Had I known what "could" happen, or that it could fail, I would not have chosen to have the Novasure Ablation procedure done. PLEASE, check all the facts, and read as many message boards as you can before going ahead with this procedure.
Had I known what "could" happen, or that it could fail, I would not have chosen to have the Novasure Ablation procedure done. PLEASE, check all the facts, and read as many message boards as you can before going ahead with this procedure.
Please do a lot of research before you have this done. For some women it is only a temporary fix. It can last six months, a year, two years...then you experience unbearable pain each month. My pain used to last about half a day, now it's going on three days. It is excruciating pain - the same as bad labor pain to me - with no relief. No medication helps, and you are practically debilitated. I have no option now but to have a hysterectomy. Please find my post and read it, and the post of others. Search "post ablation syndrome." I think it will surprise you. Good luck!
I am less than a week after my D&C and Novasure ablation. I had it done in an outpatient surgery center on March 2nd and was asleep during the procedure. From what my husband said, I was back only a half hour or so before they had him pull the car around for me to go home. I had severe cramping on Wednesday afternoon and it's gradually gotten better. I really had no bleeding, very minimal spotting on Wednesday and have noticed no real "watery" discharge either. My only issue is a yeast infection from the IV antibiotics that were given to me that day. I do notice some bloating and a full feeling and still have some pain. My cycle isn't supposed to start until next week, so I don't know yet if I will have a period. I am hoping not! This is my first day back to work. I'm tired and uncomfortable sitting at my desk...I guess that's because I haven't had much activity in a few days...but so far so good...I'll keep you all posted.
I had my hot water ablation on Dec.17, 2010. Had some back pain day of procedure but
went away by the next day. I'm about to have my fourth period since then. I still am getting my periods about every 24 days. I bleed about half of what I did before. The nausea is better but I am still passing chunks half the size of pre-ablation. Still flood at times.Otherwise, no significant cramping. I thought it would be more of an improvement than this. Not sure if I trust that it will improve more. Awfully expensive for just half the improvement. Has anyone who still had periods after their hot water ablation seen any changes for the better after several months? I had such high hopes for this procedure!!!
went away by the next day. I'm about to have my fourth period since then. I still am getting my periods about every 24 days. I bleed about half of what I did before. The nausea is better but I am still passing chunks half the size of pre-ablation. Still flood at times.Otherwise, no significant cramping. I thought it would be more of an improvement than this. Not sure if I trust that it will improve more. Awfully expensive for just half the improvement. Has anyone who still had periods after their hot water ablation seen any changes for the better after several months? I had such high hopes for this procedure!!!
I just had the Novasure done on 12/21/10. I was bleeding almost every day with big clots the size of quarters. I even bleed with birth control pills so had this procedure done. I only had a little bloating afterwards and some bleeding. Didn't need to take pain killers. Yesterday I quit bleeding. I don't know if that will last. Will keep you updated on my progress.
I had this ablation done in 2006 (also had my tubes tied at the same time)...I felt bloated (which is from the air they put in) and had a small amount of bleeding for about 4 weeks after the procedure. Since then I have had no complications and still do not get my period. I feel great and do not regret having it done!
I am 24 years old. I have one child, and am pretty sure at this time in my life that he is the only child that i am wanting to have. I have had menstrual problems and iron deficiencies since I was 16. My doctor doesn't object to a tubal ligation and ablation. I just wonder if I am making the wrong decision to terminate all chances of ever having my own child again... has anyone been in my shoes before?
Trying to decide to have the procedure done in the office or the hospital. Not sure what the pain is goin to be like in the office. Has anyone had this done in the Dr. office? After reading this Im not so sure I want to have it done now. Help!!!
I had my ablation 3 months ago. My periods are getting lighter. However, I have been experiencing lower back pain as well as bloating. This has been going on for about a month now. Are there others that are experiencing this as well? Is this normal or will it go away?
I am 42 yrs Old White Female I had the Novasure procedure done in 2009 it has almost been 2yrs I have never experienced what I am expercing now! I have the wrost pains in my Low Back & unbarrable Pains in my Legs and the bleeding is back once a month, I just want to cry. Can anyone help me and is there more women out there suffering like me. I take 800 mg of IB Every 4 hours for One week a Month every month this is eating my stomach I can feel it!
Well, I feel real stupid. I had no facts about the after effects/side effects of Novasure before I had the proceudre I had on 9/16/2010. Now that it is over I am finding out these facts. My doctor told me nothing. I didn't realize the watery,light bloody discharge could go on for weeks nor did he tell me. I have no pain which is wonderful, but after reading all these post I am scared to death of what next month may hold. My cycle before the procedure was every 24 days with day 2 and 3 taking me out of service, not because of pain, they were just heavy. I never really had any pain just attitude problems. I pray that I haven't done something that may be even worse that what I had. I am so upset my OBGYN didn't tell me about the long flowing discharge and the possible return of a heavier period. I could have saved my money and my time if I would have known that. " Our people parish from a lack of knowledge"
Thanks to all for the information.
Thanks to all for the information.
I had an ablation procedure two weeks ago and still feel a little bloated. The cramping stopped but am starting to cramp a bit again as well as having a bit of lower back pain. Did anyone else experience this? If so, how long do you think it might last. I realize I'm still in the recovery stage so need to be patient... Also, how many weeks after the ablation can one resume sexual activity? Thanks!
My gyno did the ablation on me as well and I am still having my monthly as if it was never done..
Good Luck to anyone that decides to do this..,.
Good Luck to anyone that decides to do this..,.
I had the novasue procedure done in Oct 09 no problems afterwards, no cycle since the procedure. In Mar, started haveing cramps everyday. Has gotten worse to the point almost in tears. I thought, hey have the procedure no more heavy bleeding or spotting all month long and no more pain. I was wrong. Go to the doctors next wed. Just hope there is something that can be done for the pain. I have been going through over the counter pain meds for two months, can't keep doing that because next thing you know i will have kidney or liver problems. Will let you know what the doctor says next week.
I have had the "90 second" ablasion that you are all talking about. Its called Novasure. I am going on my first full week post-op and so far, I haven't really had too many problems. At least nothing I can't deal with. I HAVE noticed however that I'm very bloated (look pregnant) and am still having the watery, smelly discharge. I've read about many women who have had this done, and they all seem to have problems afterwards, so now I'm pretty worried about what to expect. I already have a bad back, and many complain of having moderate to severe lower back pain. Many complain that when they DO have a period after the procedure, it is almost a constant heavy run, like someone turned on a faucet, and there's no clotting or slowing it down until it runs it course, which could be 4 to 5 days. I go on the 19th of April for my post-op visit, so I'm sure I will have answers to all these questions I have. I will just say (recommend) that anyone considering this procedure, make sure you go someplace where they knock you out for it. My Ob/Gyn didn't (just drugged me up) and it was the worst pain I've ever been in. Thank God it didn't last very long, because I wouldn't have made it through it.
Hi, I had the Novasure procedure done on Sept. 29, 2009. I was having 7-10 day heavy periods so my Dr. recommended it. They put me to sleep and it was off to the races... I woke up in pain and was given meds.. After the procedure I had light bleeding and discharge for about 4 weeks, and cramped for about three days. I got my regular period almost a week later. I am now on my second cycle since the procedure and haven't seen any changes. My period still flows heavily as if nothing happened. My question is how long should It take to see any results, or is this a sign that the procedure didn't work?
It's called FUS or Focused Ultrasound.
It is much stronger that diagnostic ultrasound. They have been using it to break up kidney stones for years. When they use an MRI machine to get very targeted the call it MRgFUC g=guided.
This technology shows great potential for treating things in the future like inoperable brain cancer tumors.
If we can zap those fibroids away with FUS it will be great but there are not enough places doing it yet.
It is much stronger that diagnostic ultrasound. They have been using it to break up kidney stones for years. When they use an MRI machine to get very targeted the call it MRgFUC g=guided.
This technology shows great potential for treating things in the future like inoperable brain cancer tumors.
If we can zap those fibroids away with FUS it will be great but there are not enough places doing it yet.
Never heard of doing it with the U/S. That's kinda freaky, actually, that they can do that with u/s when I thought they were suppose to be harmless.
Ablation will remove your uterine lining and without it you cannot have children.
African american women are at much higher risk for fibroids, which can be treated by this method in some cases successfully. Endometriosis is not treated this way as it is endometrial lining tissue growing outside of the uterus (where it belongs). Endometriosis requires excision by a skilled laproscopic surgeon and in severe cases total hysterectomy. If you have a hysterectomy and they remove your ovaries you will go into menopause regardless of your age, with all side effects to consider including taking hormone replacement therapy, increased risk of osteoporosis, loss of libido, vaginal drying, hot flushes, night sweats etc. You may breeze through it, or not, but it's something to consider. Types of hysterectomy are LSH, Vaginal, Laparotomy. I think the procedure DLA is talking about is ExAblate 2000 MRgFUS using focused ultrasound. Only a few centers doing it and not easy to get reembursed at this time. It is not a treatment for Endo but rather for fibroids.
Hope this helps!
African american women are at much higher risk for fibroids, which can be treated by this method in some cases successfully. Endometriosis is not treated this way as it is endometrial lining tissue growing outside of the uterus (where it belongs). Endometriosis requires excision by a skilled laproscopic surgeon and in severe cases total hysterectomy. If you have a hysterectomy and they remove your ovaries you will go into menopause regardless of your age, with all side effects to consider including taking hormone replacement therapy, increased risk of osteoporosis, loss of libido, vaginal drying, hot flushes, night sweats etc. You may breeze through it, or not, but it's something to consider. Types of hysterectomy are LSH, Vaginal, Laparotomy. I think the procedure DLA is talking about is ExAblate 2000 MRgFUS using focused ultrasound. Only a few centers doing it and not easy to get reembursed at this time. It is not a treatment for Endo but rather for fibroids.
Hope this helps!
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