Re: Please Please HELP--Endometrial ablation decision

January 10, 2004

Hi,

Are you trying to use ablation to treat heavy bleeding from a fibroid or

fibroids? It won't work. The fibroids would need to be removed or have a UAE

done.

You need to know the cause of your heavy bleeding. You need to be checked for

anemia too.

Ku

s wrote:

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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