bailadora
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I'm contemplating endometrial ablation due to some issues I've had with my cycle the last few months, and I'm looking for input from women who've had this done. Specifically, I'm wondering how well the procedure worked for you, any complications you might have experienced, pain/discomfort after the procedure, and if you had any regrets about having it done.
For what it's worth, testing last month ruled out uterine cancer, polyps, hyperplasia, and fibroids. It's just crazy, heavy bleeding over a 2-3 hour time period that essentially makes it difficult for me to leave the house for fear of an accident.
Hormonal therapy is not an option due to my family history of heart disease and stroke. My two options are to either live with it, or the ablation. My doc is comfortable with whatever I decide to do, but she's leaning towards the ablation for a few reasons. First, we're done having kids. Second, she's concerned I'll become anemic over the long haul. And third, just the potential for embarrassment if I happen to bleed through my clothing while out in public, or while around others at home.
This has been going on for at the last two months, (not counting last month due to all the testing), but the first time it happened, I just chalked it up to stress. I was trying to get back home in time to say my last goodbyes to my grandmother. But this second time? Just no good explanation for why my body is doing what it's doing.
My doc can do the surgery as soon as early January, but I'm contemplating waiting at least one more month to give my uterus a chance to get it's shit together and behave. Plus, I'm still paying off medical bills from last month's medical stuff (it was an outpatient procedure, and the ablation would be, as well) . But, there's always the possibility I won't be home the next time my body starts acting up. Argh!
If any of my fellow Litsters have been through this, I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
For what it's worth, testing last month ruled out uterine cancer, polyps, hyperplasia, and fibroids. It's just crazy, heavy bleeding over a 2-3 hour time period that essentially makes it difficult for me to leave the house for fear of an accident.
Hormonal therapy is not an option due to my family history of heart disease and stroke. My two options are to either live with it, or the ablation. My doc is comfortable with whatever I decide to do, but she's leaning towards the ablation for a few reasons. First, we're done having kids. Second, she's concerned I'll become anemic over the long haul. And third, just the potential for embarrassment if I happen to bleed through my clothing while out in public, or while around others at home.
This has been going on for at the last two months, (not counting last month due to all the testing), but the first time it happened, I just chalked it up to stress. I was trying to get back home in time to say my last goodbyes to my grandmother. But this second time? Just no good explanation for why my body is doing what it's doing.
My doc can do the surgery as soon as early January, but I'm contemplating waiting at least one more month to give my uterus a chance to get it's shit together and behave. Plus, I'm still paying off medical bills from last month's medical stuff (it was an outpatient procedure, and the ablation would be, as well) . But, there's always the possibility I won't be home the next time my body starts acting up. Argh!
If any of my fellow Litsters have been through this, I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!