Whew..I finally read through ALL of the posts on this thread. It took me over a week to do it, but I'm so glad that I did. Such inspiring stories, and also such heartache. I'm truly grateful for each of you taking the time to share your personal experience.
My husband and I currently have 5 children. In Oct. 2011, when my youngest was 6 months old, I had the NovaSure ablation due to horrendous periods that started postpartum. I really wish I'd researched other non-invasive options before having it, BUT when you're miserable, you get desperate and want that quick-fix. :-/
In order to have the ablation, I had to agree to a Tubal Ligation or my husband to a Vas. I chose the tubal, so he wouldn't need to have any surgery. Anyhow, after the procedures, my period returned right on time the following month. It was MUCH better than it had been the previous 6 months. It basically was back to how it had been before my 5th child. (2 heavy/med days then 3 med/light days)
Fast forward to now.. I really want to have the Ligation reversed, due to some PTLS (post tubal ligation syndrome) symptoms, and of course to keep the possibility of more children open.
However, I'm only considering it because my endometrium may still be sufficient enough to sustain a baby.
I have an appt with my new OB/GYN on May 20th to discuss having a saline sono or a hysteroscopy to get a better look at my endometrium.
According to my vaginal sono last June, it was measuring 12mm on cycle day 21, which seems normal and healthy. BUT as we all know, after an ablation, you can have healthy "patches", which are misleading on a traditional or vaginal sono.
I really want to make sure my lining is in good shape before moving forward with the reversal. Meanwhile, I DID find a reversal Dr. who approved me for the surgery, even though I've had an ablation. So if I can get the go ahead from an OB/GYN, we are going to have it reversed. :)
Sorry this ended up being a journal..lol..if you stuck with it this long, bless you ;)
Looking foward to getting to know you all. God Bless!
Did you by chance have them clipped? For I to have had a tubal and ablation my cycle just appeared this year after being gone for two years and I want to have another child. I'm currently praying something like that happen to me. But I've read on varies websites that there have been successful out comes and yes some bad out comes. But I'll be glad to help you. Crazzya
I would really like to speak one on one with any of you that's had successful pregnancies after the ablation. I had a tubal now 8 years ago and the ablation done 3 years ago and now I'm pregnant and in pain all the time. My tubes are no longer tied and seemed to have naturally grown back together. Anyway if anyone is available to talk let me know and I can give you my email address. Thanks ladies.
Hello all,
I just came across the is forum while researching ablations. I am a 23 yr old who was diagnosed with PCOS at age 16 and told at that point there was a very slim chance I would ever get pregnant without medical help. I had no periods for years due to my body refusing to cycle and hormone imbalance. Now the doctors have jump started my body, but my periods are awful! Pain and fatigue, nausea and insomnia, bloating, breakouts, heavy cramping and clotting; the whole nine yards. Symptoms last most of 3 weeks out of the month cause me to miss school, work, and life in general. As an added bonus, I am allergic to birth control and hormones in general.
Now I've been told there is nothing else that can be done for me except an EA and tubal ligation. I know I am young. I know it is a big decision. I guess my question is, do you ladies think that EA is a viable option? I've been told my only other option would be a hysterectomy, which I really would not want at my age.
You are really a kid at the age of 24. Don't give up your ability to have children. Honestly, you may feel that you know, but honestly, take it from a 54 year old, you really don't know. This is too big of a deal to loose your chance unless the pain and bleeding is just too much. If things become too difficult, I would say, have it because you don't have a choice. You would be able to adopt if you decide to have children.