Post-Ablation Report
Another member reports back after 8 years following her ablation. Many women report trying an ablation with the procedure buying them 5 years, 8 years, 10 years of reprieve before the decision making process begins again.
Hi! I had an endometrial ablation in 2000 and it lasted for almost 8 years! No periods/no pain! It was great! I was home for I think two weeks to recover. I did have spotting for almost a week or so, but then it just stopped. Towards the end I started to spot and then right back to periods. They were not bad, however, I had since had fibroids and boy the pain! My periods came back and the pain was horrendous! I had my second ablation in September 2010 and still the pain and periods continue. My periods now last 5 to 7 days whereas they lasted 3 to 4 days. I am now 50 years old and I am undecided on whether to continue with the pain or have a hysterectomy. I’m just scared because my next step is a hysterectomy.
I’m just saying I had no problems with my first ablation. However, my doctor said the end results vary from woman to woman. A second opinion always helps too.
I can’t offer much but I loved having no period for 8 years! Now I feel horrible again and now have to face the fact that I need a hysterectomy.
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Hi Kathy! I just read your ablation report. You were much more fortunate than I was with this procedure! I began having periods about 1 year afterwards! Ugh! I had the Novasure ablation about 2009. Began having periods ( & pain) again. It got SO bad that I finally made the decision to go through with the hysterectomy, & I’m now 3 weeks post op from having the DaVinci procedure.
I’m very glad that I finally made the decision, I just hate that I waited & suffered through so much pain before doing so!
The Hystersisters site is full of great information, as well as all of the experience, strength & hope from the sisters that have been exactly where you are now!! Keep browsing through the site, reading what seems to relate to you, & keep asking questions!
I have to be honest….the first few days were not great, but the sisters were there to answer my question & concerns! I’m now 3 weeks post-op, and SO GLAD I finally went through with having the hysterectomy!! I just wish I’d found them BEFORE my surgery like you have!
Blessings,
Carol