Girly questions--- guys may want to ignore this one....
 

The PMS thread inspired this....
But does anyone know someone who has had Endometrial Ablation performed? If so, what are their results/thoughts?

I will be having this surgery done in 6-8 weeks. For anyone who doesn't know (i didn't before my dr suggested it)---Ablation is an alternative to a hystarectomy (sp?). I have had horrible periods since I was a teenager. My dr put me on the pill at 16 to get it under control. I got married, had two kids, got my tubes tied, and realized the pill caused my migraines.

Ablation basically destoys the lining of the uterus---not allowing the endometrial lining to thicken every month, thus there is nothing to shed.

My doctor/surgeon has his own "invented" method--- I will get a shot of Lupron this week-- it will induce menopause, 6-8 weeks after the injection the lining will be thin enough to ablate. The surgeon will use a roller ball and a laser and burn off the enitre uterine lining. Outpatient surgery, supposedly very simple.

According to the surgeon, his record is 95% of his patients NEVER have another period!!! He said if I did, we could opt later to just remove that usless organ (ok- those are my words, not his).

So does anyone know anyone who has had this done?
thanks!
wendi

OOPS, OK, I slip up!

But better be ready to go for GC Gatehring!

Keep me informed on situation, will you please!!!!

Us Mid-Goodests have to stick close!!!!

Hang in there Sweety, things will be fine!:)

Well, from a bachalouree':D

Hope to see ya soon!!!!:)

Is there a way to verify his success rate?
 

And how many patients has he done? As in 2? One being a relative?

If you choose this option, I hope that everything goes as well as You want.

Don't worry! I had it done about 2 months ago. It's not bad. You will have sort of a heavy feeling for a couple days and some soreness but after that you'll be a-ok. I went back to school after 4 days, and that's even considering I had the nausea from hell (as with any anesthesia). So good luck. I didn't take a lot of pain meds or anything. PM me if you have any other questions.

It induces Menopause?!?!?! I dunno sweetie but you sound too young to be going through that crap....but I mean if it helps ease the pain then by all means go ahead. I know what you're talking about...I have often had terrible cramps to the point I do pass out from pain. I've been on and off the pill several times. I dunno though, I'd rather have the pain than menopause!

Wow I feel for ya. That sounds absolutely horrific. And well if you only have menopause for 4 days instead of 10 yrs and then the period is gone, that sounds quite wonderful honestly. I hope everything works out well

Ok just to be clear. You can't have children after this procedure correct?

I'm so sorry you have to go through this AlphaGam Alum. If this is your last resort to live comfortably and be healthy then I say its a good choice. Will you have to take Hormone replacement pills?

Leave it to James to avoid the warnings......

(BTW, I didn't read this, just saw his name as 'last posted'

Correct. I don't think she was interested in anymore because she already had a tubal ligation.

A good friend of mine had this done as a means to stop endometriosis.

Unfortunately for her, it didn't work, and she ended up having a full blown hysterectomy instead.

She's just fine now.

My prayers will be for you that things work out for the best!

You are correct--I am done with having kids-- 2 little boys and a husband are plenty :)

You are correct James-- no more kids-- complete sterilization, as it destroys the uterus.

And as far as the menopause-- the shot that induces menopause (Lupron) is a time released drug--the injection stays in the system for 3 months-- after that all menopause symptoms are gone.

Thank you all for your support.
Wendi

Yeah sorry. I was under the mistaken impressiont that you were like 25. You come across youthful :). I was thinking that 25 might be a bit young to want to do that . . .

Thank you-- I honestly don't at all act my age-- and more often than not I get carded for alcohol.
But you are close on the age-- I just turned 29. But honestly, I feel 18 most of the time!!! :)

-wendi