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UPDATE: Lysteda and advice from NovaSure patients
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08-21-2014, 05:14 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 35
Hysterectomy: January 8th, 2015
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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UPDATE: Lysteda and advice from NovaSure patients
Doctor gave me some flack today when I asked about doing a hysterectomy at my age. He said that is a ways down the list and that he wants to try a medication that my insurance doesn't cover called Lysteda (monthly supply is over $115) and then if that doesn't work would elect to try NovaSure before even considering a hysterectomy.
Has anyone heard of the Medication?
And what can you all give for advice and guidance on the NovaSure procedure?
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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08-21-2014, 06:13 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 720
Hysterectomy: July 22nd, 2014
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: UPDATE and I Need more advice from NovaSure patients
I took Lysteda for 3 months earlier this year. It helped a little. Instead of being in the bathroom every 20-30 minutes dealing with my Diva Cup, I was able to stretch it out to 45-60 minutes on my worst days. Still couldn't sleep through the night. It wasn't the miracle cure I was hoping for. See about getting a generic version (tranexamic acid) to see if it's cheaper.
I had NovaSure and it failed. I've heard ablations aren't as effective for younger women because the endometrial lining has time to grow back before menopause, so you may need repeat treatments. I had mine done at 41 years-old, hoping it would work long enough until I hit menopause. Based on my negative experience with it, I can't recommend it, but I urge you to do a lot of research; I know some women have had good results, including my own gyn. I think it didn't work for me because 1.) I had fibroids -- my doctor told me it may not work as well due to that but I was willing to try, and 2.) I had undiagnosed adenomyosis. (I also think that's why Lysteda wasn't as effective for me as it is for other women.) I hope this helps. Sorry you're having to face such tough decisions at your age.
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08-21-2014, 06:16 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 35
Hysterectomy: January 8th, 2015
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: UPDATE and I Need more advice from NovaSure patients
Happy,
Thanks for the reply I am grateful for a little more insight. I was looking and asking around for the Generic and that was the prices I was given. {Scary for someone on a budget}
I am looking everywhere for the information regarding novasure. I was to get as much information as possible before making my decision.
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