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

winnieb · #1 04-30-2003, 10:04 PM

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

Tom Earp · #2 04-30-2003, 10:28 PM

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'

Hope to see ya soon!!!!

2blue · #3 04-30-2003, 10:29 PM

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.

swissmiss04 · #4 04-30-2003, 10:31 PM

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.

Hootie · #5 04-30-2003, 11:54 PM

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!

ToBeSororityGrl · #6 05-01-2003, 02:20 AM

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

James · #7 05-01-2003, 03:46 PM

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

ZTAMiami · #8 05-01-2003, 04:01 PM

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?

docetboy · #9 05-01-2003, 04:01 PM

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

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

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

ZTAMiami · #10 05-01-2003, 04:04 PM

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

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

LXAAlum · #11 05-01-2003, 04:20 PM

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!

winnieb · #12 05-02-2003, 12:09 AM

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

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

James · #13 05-02-2003, 03:19 PM

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 . . .

Quote:

Originally posted by alphagam-alum
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

winnieb · #14 05-03-2003, 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by James
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