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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 15, 2016 12:59:04 GMT
I had an ablation on Dec.2. I haven't had any spotting or bleeding since then. My Period should normally be coming on Sunday or Monday (although I had an early cycle a few months ago). However, today I am having bleeding. I assume it is my period? If so, I am really disappointed. I was hoping that I would be one of the lucky ones to not have to deal with it anymore after an ablation. I am curious if others have had bleeding the first month and then it tapered off? Or is it more likely that if I still have my period now, the ablation may lighten my period (time will tell but right now it seems a little heavier than the first few hours normally is) but won't make it disappear?
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Dec 15, 2016 13:03:56 GMT
After mine I had none for a couple months but then had some spotting. Once in a while I will have a couple days of spotting, but nothing big or heavy like I used to have. About once a year I see something.
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Post by Lisa on Dec 15, 2016 13:07:57 GMT
I had mine in 2011. I still spot...some months more than others. However, that being said, it's usually not too bad. I don't really need to use anything. I thought that all of my symptoms would disappear, but I still get cramping, general tiredness, weakness, and sadness. I do believe I'm beginning menopause though...so that could be a big part of it. Wish I had better news, but I will say that in spite of what I still experience, it's WAY WAY better now than before my ablation.
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Post by Karen-in-Indiana on Dec 15, 2016 13:40:54 GMT
It's been about 6 1/2 years since I had mine and I've had none what so ever. Guess I am one of the lucky ones. Hopefully you will get that way too and it just takes time?
Karen
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Dec 15, 2016 13:47:37 GMT
After my ablation I still had a cycle, the only difference was the amount of blood. It was just very little spotting after.
I have decided that my body really wants to have a cycle/period no matter what I do. I'm on continuous birth control now and my body still manages to have a small period. Ugh.
One day I'll get these parts taken out and won't have to worry about it ever again!
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Post by smartypants71 on Dec 15, 2016 13:56:00 GMT
I had mine around 2011 or 12. I still get my period but it's no where near what it was. Most days I can get away with just a panty liner. I'm a little disappointed that it didn't stop altogether, but I am so grateful to have my life back!
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Post by Outspoken on Dec 15, 2016 14:21:03 GMT
I had mine done in 2006. I still have a period every month but it is to no degree what it was in the past. I can leave my house now without fear of needing to change clothes. I would be ecstatic if I no longer had a period but I am still very happy with my results.
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Post by pretzels on Dec 15, 2016 14:33:09 GMT
I had mine done in 2012. Recently I have started bleeding a bit for a day or so, but it is NOTHING compared to what I used to go through.
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Post by MsKnit on Dec 15, 2016 14:45:39 GMT
I can't remember when mine was done. It's been 3 or 4 years. No bleeding or spotting. However, I was also put on DepoProvera for endometriosis. When the Doctor took me off the shot, there was no spotting or bleeding. I was put back on the shot due to the endo. pain returning.
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 15, 2016 15:02:15 GMT
In two day it will have been two years since my ablation and I've had a period every month since about 6 weeks after the procedure. My periods before were total crime scenes, and now they are pretty light...half the time I'm not even sure if I'm just spotting or having a period. I have a pretty big fibroid, so I was warned that an ablation is not likely to work for the long term, but rather buy me some time before a hysterectomy.
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Post by withapea on Dec 15, 2016 15:07:10 GMT
I had mine about four years ago. A few times a year I'll have a day or two of spotting. I've never needed anything more than a pantyliner. No comparison to the horror show that I dealt with for most of my life.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Dec 15, 2016 15:25:24 GMT
I had mine about 5 years ago.
I still have periods, almost as heavy (which was why I had the ablation in the first place.) Only now instead of having 3 days of gushing, I now just have 2. Win?
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Post by psiluvu on Dec 15, 2016 15:29:59 GMT
I had one done in June 2014, in July was the same as before, then August and September and October got lighter and lighter and I haven't had anything since Oct 2014. I am 49 so it may be menopause too, I am not sure but I am pretty happy it seems to be done and over with
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Post by chirpingcricket on Dec 15, 2016 15:44:30 GMT
I had my ablation in October 2015. Like psiluvu, I had regular, bad periods for about three months after my ablation, and then it tapered off. I haven't had a significant period since May of this year. I'm 50, though, so it might be menopause.
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Post by 3SugarBugs on Dec 15, 2016 15:49:35 GMT
My OB said I could have bleeding/discharge up to 2-3 weeks post ablation. Does it seem like a regular cycle, or is it darker/different? If the latter, my guess is that it just took your body the 2 weeks to expel after the procedure. I had that the first month, and then just very light spotting since. Try not to get too discouraged yet! Hang in there.
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Post by 2peafaithful on Dec 15, 2016 16:32:09 GMT
Don't lose hope. My doctor told me that if I have a cycle or a light cycle it will likely change during the first year. He was exactly right. I had a very, very light cycle for about 6 months. It was right on schedule and about 5% of what it had been prior to the ablation. After that I had more of just a discharge for about 6 months and after that I have no sign at all of a cycle other than some PMS stuff the week prior.
I have 2 friends that had an ablation and both had many years of super heavy cycles and pain. One friend has had no period since her procedure and the other friend still has exactly what she did prior. She was so disappointed and I don't blame her. She has 4 kids so she isn't wanting more kids but is still in her 30's and doesn't have time for a major surgery and recovery.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2016 17:06:23 GMT
After my ablation, I still had periods for about 6 months. They were much, much lighter and lasted a day or two. I would go through the entire cycle - light pink bleeding, to heavy (though nowhere near as heavy as pre-ablation) red bleeding, then to the brown last-day discharge - in one day.
Since October 2015, I've had little to no bleeding each month. Only enough to notice when I wipe after using the bathroom - sorry for the TMI.
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Post by Peal on Dec 15, 2016 17:45:29 GMT
I had mine in 2010. I've had a very light period every month since then. But it's manageable, not like before, so it is considered a success. The stats I read when I had the procedure was something like 90% of women would have a successful procedure, meaning their period would be lighter and manageable. Of that 90%, about 40% could expect to not have a period at all.
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Post by katiejane on Dec 15, 2016 18:05:06 GMT
Had mine a year ago. Initially lots of bleeding and slowly it has got lighter. I had 9 days of heavy bleeding a cycle before the procedure, now down to 2 days of spotting. It took about 6 months to settle onto the new regular pattern.
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Post by msdintz on Dec 15, 2016 21:50:30 GMT
I had mine done a few years ago and due to the fibroid I have it didn't really work.. periods aren't AS bad but I was hoping for none!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 16, 2016 2:02:54 GMT
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Based on other threads here I was under the impression that most didn't have any bleeding after the ablation. I may have to adjust my expectations.  I had some heavier spotting (though not horrible) this morning but nothing but the usual post-procedure discharge since then. So we will see what happens. |
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Post by eleezybeth on Dec 16, 2016 2:19:11 GMT
My ablation led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. I also had to have an incomplete ablation due to my c-section history. Between the two I was told I wouldn't completely stop. The first month was super light but still some post surgical discharge. The second month was way less. Then about month 6, it's starting to get heavier again. I wish I would have went for the hysterectomy but I didn't know. And still-- "heavier" is still no where near where I was 10 months ago. I too had to address my expectations. I went from crime scene to oh look, I'm 15 again! I'll take it... I just had to reframe it.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 16, 2016 2:46:10 GMT
My ablation led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. I also had to have an incomplete ablation due to my c-section history. Between the two I was told I wouldn't completely stop. The first month was super light but still some post surgical discharge. The second month was way less. Then about month 6, it's starting to get heavier again. I wish I would have went for the hysterectomy but I didn't know. And still-- "heavier" is still no where near where I was 10 months ago. I too had to address my expectations. I went from crime scene to oh look, I'm 15 again! I'll take it... I just had to reframe it. I assume that they mentioned to you the complications from your c-section history? It's not something that happens to everyone who have had several c-sections? I've had four c-sections as well as two surgeries for endometriosis. I don't think my doctor said anything to my DH about anything unusual after the ablation but I haven't had my follow-up yet. |
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Post by River on Dec 16, 2016 3:22:58 GMT
My ablation led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. I also had to have an incomplete ablation due to my c-section history. Between the two I was told I wouldn't completely stop. The first month was super light but still some post surgical discharge. The second month was way less. Then about month 6, it's starting to get heavier again. I wish I would have went for the hysterectomy but I didn't know. And still-- "heavier" is still no where near where I was 10 months ago. I too had to address my expectations. I went from crime scene to oh look, I'm 15 again! I'll take it... I just had to reframe it. If you wouldn't mind telling, I'm really curious about your c-section history and how that led to an incomplete ablation. At my 3rd c-section, my doctor advised me that my uterus was paper thin and practicly see thru. He also advised me not to have anymore children. After 2 really rough pregnancies and preterm deliveries, I wasn't planning on anymore so didn't think much more about it. A couple months after that I started bleeding and it wouldn't stop so had an abation. Nothing was mentioned about anything being abnormal and the same doctor did it that preformed my c-section. Fast forward 8 years and I'm having a hysterectomy because of ovarian cancer. The oncologist was unable to remove all my uterus because it had grown into/stuck to my inside walls. Also because of this he was unable to remove all the endometriosis. Anyway, I've never heard of anything remotely similar so I'm always curious about others having trouble or if they've experienced anything like it. Because cancer was my biggest concern at the time, it wasn't until much later that I learned it was called adenomyosis. |
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Post by paigewh on Dec 16, 2016 5:44:51 GMT
I had an ablation/fibroid removal December 6th 2015. January 1st, I got my period, then another one every month until September. I bled the whole month and had horrible pain (TMI I know). I went to the doctor and, sure enough, I have another fibroid that's bigger than the one I had removed. I go in tomorrow morning for a hysterectomy. Sure wish I could have had it done the first time! UGH! GOOD LUCK!!!
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Post by paigewh on Dec 16, 2016 5:46:58 GMT
My ablation led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. I also had to have an incomplete ablation due to my c-section history. Between the two I was told I wouldn't completely stop. The first month was super light but still some post surgical discharge. The second month was way less. Then about month 6, it's starting to get heavier again. I wish I would have went for the hysterectomy but I didn't know. And still-- "heavier" is still no where near where I was 10 months ago. I too had to address my expectations. I went from crime scene to oh look, I'm 15 again! I'll take it... I just had to reframe it. If you wouldn't mind telling, I'm really curious about your c-section history and how that led to an incomplete ablation. At my 3rd c-section, my doctor advised me that my uterus was paper thin and practicly see thru. He also advised me not to have anymore children. After 2 really rough pregnancies and preterm deliveries, I wasn't planning on anymore so didn't think much more about it. A couple months after that I started bleeding and it wouldn't stop so had an abation. Nothing was mentioned about anything being abnormal and the same doctor did it that preformed my c-section. Fast forward 8 years and I'm having a hysterectomy because of ovarian cancer. The oncologist was unable to remove all my uterus because it had grown into/stuck to my inside walls. Also because of this he was unable to remove all the endometriosis. Anyway, I've never heard of anything remotely similar so I'm always curious about others having trouble or if they've experienced anything like it. Because cancer was my biggest concern at the time, it wasn't until much later that I learned it was called adenomyosis. My doctor thinks that's what I have - Adenomyosis. I hope you're doing well River! SaveSaveSaveSave |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 16, 2016 6:02:03 GMT
My ablation led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. I also had to have an incomplete ablation due to my c-section history. Between the two I was told I wouldn't completely stop. The first month was super light but still some post surgical discharge. The second month was way less. Then about month 6, it's starting to get heavier again. I wish I would have went for the hysterectomy but I didn't know. And still-- "heavier" is still no where near where I was 10 months ago. I too had to address my expectations. I went from crime scene to oh look, I'm 15 again! I'll take it... I just had to reframe it. If you wouldn't mind telling, I'm really curious about your c-section history and how that led to an incomplete ablation. At my 3rd c-section, my doctor advised me that my uterus was paper thin and practicly see thru. He also advised me not to have anymore children. After 2 really rough pregnancies and preterm deliveries, I wasn't planning on anymore so didn't think much more about it. A couple months after that I started bleeding and it wouldn't stop so had an abation. Nothing was mentioned about anything being abnormal and the same doctor did it that preformed my c-section. Fast forward 8 years and I'm having a hysterectomy because of ovarian cancer. The oncologist was unable to remove all my uterus because it had grown into/stuck to my inside walls. Also because of this he was unable to remove all the endometriosis. Anyway, I've never heard of anything remotely similar so I'm always curious about others having trouble or if they've experienced anything like it. Because cancer was my biggest concern at the time, it wasn't until much later that I learned it was called adenomyosis. After my last c-section my dr told me that "hopefully I never need a hysterectomy because it would be difficult to perform due to all of the scar tissue and organs sticking together." Now he says that they could "just use a robotic procedure" if needed. I hope that I never have to find out if that is effective or not. |
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Dec 16, 2016 10:55:36 GMT
I had one done in June 2014, in July was the same as before, then August and September and October got lighter and lighter and I haven't had anything since Oct 2014. I am 49 so it may be menopause too, I am not sure but I am pretty happy it seems to be done and over with This was my experience too (except my procedure was 9 years ago). I spotted just a few months and then NOTHING. Don't give up hope yet. |
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Post by eleezybeth on Dec 16, 2016 13:48:35 GMT
My ablation led to the diagnosis of adenomyosis. I also had to have an incomplete ablation due to my c-section history. Between the two I was told I wouldn't completely stop. The first month was super light but still some post surgical discharge. The second month was way less. Then about month 6, it's starting to get heavier again. I wish I would have went for the hysterectomy but I didn't know. And still-- "heavier" is still no where near where I was 10 months ago. I too had to address my expectations. I went from crime scene to oh look, I'm 15 again! I'll take it... I just had to reframe it. If you wouldn't mind telling, I'm really curious about your c-section history and how that led to an incomplete ablation. At my 3rd c-section, my doctor advised me that my uterus was paper thin and practicly see thru. He also advised me not to have anymore children. After 2 really rough pregnancies and preterm deliveries, I wasn't planning on anymore so didn't think much more about it. A couple months after that I started bleeding and it wouldn't stop so had an abation. Nothing was mentioned about anything being abnormal and the same doctor did it that preformed my c-section. Fast forward 8 years and I'm having a hysterectomy because of ovarian cancer. The oncologist was unable to remove all my uterus because it had grown into/stuck to my inside walls. Also because of this he was unable to remove all the endometriosis. Anyway, I've never heard of anything remotely similar so I'm always curious about others having trouble or if they've experienced anything like it. Because cancer was my biggest concern at the time, it wasn't until much later that I learned it was called adenomyosis. Incomplete is my word because of how she told me the ablation works. Here's the long story. In order to choose between a hysterectomy or an ablation I had to have an MRI to measure the thickness of my uterine wall at the c-section area. It was something like 8mm and I could have the Novasure (sp? the hot fan method). Anything less and I had to do the "hot roller" older school method. My c-section scar is very thin - I think 4mm if I remember correctly so no "hot fan." When she got in there my uterus is a bit misshapen (also my word) and the roller method isn't as good as the fan at covering ALL the uterine tissue. Also, because of my c-section scar being so thin she said she "went easy" in that area. So that is why I say "incomplete." At my follow-up she pretty much said, she you within a few years to have the uterus removed. Had I fully known that I probably would have just went for it. iamkristinl16 I was well advised of my c-section history and what could be the case. I'm not sure exactly your question though - feel free to clarify and I'll answer. I have had a bowel/uterine scar tissue release as well which never really helped so I am pretty sure the scar tissue in there is a hot mess. However, the ablation has helped with that pain immensely so I'll take that. My child bearing history is all over the place but my assumption is that my first one did not heal well since I ended up with an infection. Then a long battle with secondary infidelity which I now believe is all related (also would have been awesome to figure this all out during that stressful time...) |
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Post by River on Dec 16, 2016 15:20:01 GMT
My doctor thinks that's what I have - Adenomyosis. I hope you're doing well River! SaveSaveSaveSave
Thank you! I'm a 3 year survivor and doing very well. Cancer was just part of a very long illness. I have several autoimmune diseases that reared its ugly head at the same time as well as a small brain tumor. I have pulled through it all though, and doing fairly well now.
Thank you again for your well wishes. I hope you have no pain with Adenomyosis.
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