endometrial ablation (ladies) UPDATE

[Grapesoda]

I had a ablation done a few years ago and my period went from really heavy to non existent!

Although I do still have the symptoms of a period I don’t actually have one!

It’s the best thing I ever done, wished I’d done it years earlier.

My husband has been sterilised so we don’t have to worry about pregnancy and miscarriage, as we were told that you could still conceive but not carry after ablation.

[vampiress88]

Not sure what this actually is the ablation.

I have endometriosis so periods bad. Ovulation bad. On the pill now to control it and it’s still bad a lot of the time but no where near the state I used to be in.
I had a laparoscopicy and they laser as much as can off for me. This only helped a bit.
Might be different to what your on bout tho

[Grapesoda]

Originally Posted by vampiress88

Not sure what this actually is the ablation.

I have endometriosis so periods bad. Ovulation bad. On the pill now to control it and it’s still bad a lot of the time but no where near the state I used to be in.
I had a laparoscopicy and they laser as much as can off for me
. This only helped a bit.

Might be different to what your on bout tho

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The ablation I had was to remove the lining of my womb, but only after the consultant was sure I was finished extending my family!

I can still get pregnant but not carry a child, as my husband has been sterilised and we are happy with our family we don’t have to worry about that!

[aladdin]

Originally Posted by scojos

Endo is caused by hormones.
Hormones are produced by eggs.
Remvoing bpth egg sacks stops endo

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sorry, not even a full hysterectomy can prevent or ‘stop’ endo.

[vampiress88]

Originally Posted by scojos

Endo is caused by hormones.
Hormones are produced by eggs.
Remvoing bpth egg sacks stops endo

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I’ve been told that doesn’t work either.
The only time that would work is if the endo is on the ovaries.
Anywhere else and your screwed.
They also told me that the endo would go when I was pregnant. Nope that didn’t happen for me. Also the pill stops the eggs producing but that hasn’t stopped my pains.

My laser thing is different then as they did that so that I COULD carry and have kids. Definitely must be different

[Evil queen]

My laser thing is different then as they did that so that I COULD carry and have kids. Definitely must be different[/QUOTE]

Yes, that’s correct. They will have spot lasered areas of endometriosis for you if you hadn’t competed your family. With an endometrial ablation (whichever type) the whole of the uterus is treat. Not all women are suitable for this treatment however. The uterus has to be within a certain size and not contain large fibroids. It is certainly effective for a number of women who have very heavy periods but as with most things doesn’t work for everyone.

[wifey]

My EA has left me with some issues, I had the Novasure one and my god was that painful! I’m still getting abdominal pain /cramping from time to time and bleed heavy for two days every other month. If it happens again I may go back and see my GP again. The pain makes me feel like I’m going to pass out sometimes but at least I’m not constantly hurling my guts up like before I had the procedure done. After 44 years of nasty periods ( yep started when I was just 7) I just want it all to be done with tbh. I’m so glad I refused to have a coil fitted though none of the women in my family have got along with them ever even as birth control they failed. I was warned this might not totally resolve my issues and may have to go back again but the only other option would be a hysterectomy either partial or full. Gonna wait and see what happens this month first.

[Bertiebear]

Finally had my hospital appointment today. I’m having the novasure ablation done under GA. Fingers crossed it will help. However they said because we are going into winter I could be waiting 4-6 months for op but at least I’m having it done.

[Twin mummy]

Originally Posted by Bertiebear

Finally had my hospital appointment today. I’m having the novasure ablation done under GA. Fingers crossed it will help. However they said because we are going into winter I could be waiting 4-6 months for op but at least I’m having it done.

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Good luck. It has been life changing for me. I’m so glad I was able to have it done privately.
Hope the appointment comes through soon.

[Bertiebear]

Originally Posted by Twin mummy

Good luck. It has been life changing for me. I’m so glad I was able to have it done privately.
Hope the appointment comes through soon.

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Thank you. I’m really hoping it works for me.