Info on endometrial ablation

[jcb0723]

Hi.  I am 42 years old and have suffered with heavy periods for the past 5-6 years.  Although not everyday is a bad day, at least two or three days are unbearable.  I have missed work, activities with friends and family and most time don't feel like leaving my house.  
Has anyone around my age had this surgery done? Has it helped? Do you recommend this being done?  Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Bon-Bon]

Hi.  I had what was called a Lapraoscopy for severe Endometrioisis when I was in my late 20's.  Gyno swore that I would end up having to have a hysterectomy though and acutually tried to encourage me to have one.  

I declined the Hysterectomy and took the Lapraoscopy instead.  She said I would have to have a Lapraoscopy almost every year or two if I didn't have the Hysterectomy.  I said no to the Hysterectomy.

Well, this is now approx. 17 yrs. later and I have had no problems with pain, extreme cramps, heavy bleeding, etc. associated with Endometriosis ever since.  I also add prayer at the top of my list.  

Every one's case is different though.  I hope you get well soon and receive the answers and help you need.  Hang in there.  I know its tough to go through all that pain.  But there is help for you.

Blessings and Pleasant thoughts to you.  

[Cherie762]

Endometrial ablation is usually done in an outpatientor hospital. The procedure may be done using a local or spinal anesthesia, sometimes they put you into a twlight sleep,,drs usually use heat or freezing chemicals to take off edometrial layer,,,seems to be more common now than the D&C method,,,,in theory it should work...as for reccomeding it,,,its a minor procedure,,you say you are suffering and your bleeding is interfering with activities of daily living,,,so yes, I would say give it a chance,,check out the hysterectomy forum for more info and ladies who have posted on the same subject...