Re: Please Please HELP--Endometrial ablation decision

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If your bleeding is caused by fibroids then the ablation may not be

effective. You may have submucousal (inside the uterine cavity)

fibroids, since these are the ones that typically cause heavy

bleeding. These can often be removed with a hysteroscopic

resection, which is also known as a vaginal myo. It is an

outpatient procedure and no incision is made. Recovery time in

practically non existent. The doctor may also be able to do an

ablation at the same time if you want. I have had both procedures,

but not at the same time. My heavy bleeding was primarily caused by

a 3cm submucousal fibroid for which I had a resection 2 years ago.

My bleeding decreased quite a bit and the bloating I had experienced

pretty much went away completely. Since I still had a day or so of

heavy bleeding each month I decided to have the ablation last

summer. Since then my periods are so light that I only need to use

a lite tampon or a panty liner. You cannot have an ablation if you

still want to have children, and you must always use some kind of

birth control afterward.

> My family Dr. has recommended I see a GYN for endometrial

ablation. I have

> had the common complaint of excessive long periods with gushing,

ugh.

>

> I currently take Yasmin, a birth control pill, for the past year

that is

> helping immensely. Periods 7 days and controllable.

>

> My question--I have visited several web sites and have read

numerous results

> of women stating their bleeding never stopped, worse cramping, and

PMS also

> with a return to their normal excessive periods after 2 to 3

years. Are

> these women the exception? For every woman stating the continued

bleeding

> and heavy cramping, are there 100 women who have had exceptional

results? I

> am wondering if the " good result " women no longer get on these

boards. Are

> the techniques improved for endometrial ablation so the end result

is

> improving. Are there several of you on this board who can answer

my

> questions to assist in me making my decision to do this or

continue on

> Yasmin.

>

> Many many thanks for your responses.

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