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endometrrial ablation
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05-03-2004, 09:16 PM
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Posts: 31
Hysterectomy: December 31st, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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endometrrial ablation
I had the ablation almost four years ago. It heped me quite a bit and probably helped delay my hysterectomy. I started having problems again about a year ago, heavy periods and really bad cramps (even when I wasn't having my period). I think it is worth a try. It was a very simple procedure for me. I had my hysterectomy 4 months ago and it was the best thing I've ever done but if you can prevent it or even prolong needing a hysterectomy, I think it's worth a try.
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05-03-2004, 09:32 PM
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Posts: 10,588
Hysterectomy: April 12th, 1999
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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endometrrial ablation
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05-03-2004, 09:44 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 9,008
Hysterectomy: February 8th, 2002
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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endometrrial ablation
Hi,
At age 38 I had endometrial ablation done because I had some fibroids which were causing painful periods and heavy bleeding. The ablation removed the lining of the uterus and most of the fibroids but the fibroids had already grown deep into the wall of my uterus so I knew there was a good chance I may have to have a hysterectomy someday. After the ablation I had no pain or bleeding for over a year but gradually the bleeding and pain did come back. I had my hysterectomy (LAVH) about 2 years ago at age 41 - my uterus and cervix were removed, I kept both ovaries.
Whether or not the ablation will work depends on what is causing your problems. Fibroids can come back. If you should also have adenomyosis (where abnormal endometrial tissue has infiltrated the muscular wall of the uterus) the only thing that might help would be a hysterectomy.
Here is a another link about ablation that you may find helpful:
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2001/601_tech.html
HysterSisters is an awesome site for resources. I would encourage you to thoroughly check out all the resources and even get a second doctor's opinion to help you decide what would work best for you.
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05-03-2004, 10:04 PM
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Posts: 16
Hysterectomy: June 18th, 2004
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endometrrial ablation
Thanks for everyone's input. I can't believe how complicated all this is! I am going to check out the links When I had my surgery before there was no choice...I had to have it. I'm begginning to find out there are more options this time!
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