Cramps following ablation ~ hysterectomy now recommended

Hi. I had a D&C w/ablation Aug 2010 due to thick endometrial lining (24) and very heavy periods. I have had 2 c-sections in the past.
After the ablation I had what I considered a normal period. I had hoped for no period at all but normal was much better than the red river flood I experienced before.
I noticed from the first period after ablation that I was having cramps, pretty much for the first time in my life. Each month they became progressively worse and less and less bleeding. This past April was the worst, I thought I was in labor from the horrible cramping and no blood was coming out. Turns out (after more ultrasounds which discovered my lining was at 10 already and a second D&C end of May) that my cervix was closed "like a brick wall" was how my dr described it and I have complete scar tisue lining my uterine wall. I just started my period a few days ago and woke up in horrible pain (like labor) last night. I saw my dr today and she is recommending a laparoscopic hysterectomy. ANyone have any thoughts? I don't want to go through this every month...taking motrin 800mg, the pain, the worry. But somehow I am not convinced this is the right thing to do. Help please!

justwonder

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You're very wise to be cautious since a hysterectomy is a big decision, and major surgery, which should only be considered as a last resort after all other options have been exhausted. You may find further medical opinions very useful indeed at this point ~ please take a moment to visit www.givemea2econd.com to find out how a second opinion could help you.

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