I'm 34 yrs old and have had heavy periods for many, many years. I am becoming increasingly interested in the endometrial ablation option, but I know this procedure generally isn't performed on women my age. I have to admit that part of the reason I've become interested is b/c I've seen newspaper ads for NovaSure that feature younger-looking women!
I had two uterine polyps removed via hysteroscopy in late 2004. A D&C was also performed. This didn't help with my heavy periods, so I decided to try the Pill. Since then I've tried Yasmin, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, Necon, and Jolessa... I've had problems with ALL of them, whether it was breakthrough bleeding that never abated (Ortho, Necon, Jolessa) or mood problems, irritability, and loss of sex drive (Yasmin, Jolessa). I just stopped taking Jolessa recently b/c I was bleeding for three weeks straight.
I am of course fully aware that pregnancy is not an option after ablation. I don't have children and do not plan on having biological children. I haven't wavered in this decision for years (and I am in a stable, three-year relationship with a boyfriend who is aware of this decision).
Is ablation a viable option for me? Has anyone out there in their 30s had this procedure done? If not a viable option, then any suggestions on what next, or will I just have to live with the situation until menopause? Thank you!