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Post by katiejane on Aug 14, 2015 14:01:41 GMT
Has anyone had a Novasure procedure? Was it painful? , any recovery issues?
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Post by lbp on Aug 14, 2015 14:03:06 GMT
Best decision of my life! I only had a general anesthesia and actually watched the procedure on the screen while she was doing it. I felt some pressure but no pain. I went back to work the next day with no problems and haven't had a period in 4 years!!
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Post by genny on Aug 14, 2015 14:52:40 GMT
I agree that it was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I had awful, heavy painful periods that just got worse year after year.
I had it done on a Friday morning, went back to work on Monday. I slept most of that Friday (I can't remember the drugs they gave me, but I took a pain pill and something for nerves the morning of, something general at the office and that was it). It was uncomfortable as hell for about 60 seconds, but not what I would call awful.
I did have discharge for about 6 weeks after (pantyliner was all I needed after the first couple of days) - and sometimes it looked and smelled nasty as hell, but then one day it stopped and I haven't spotted or had a period since. I still get a tiny bit crampy and emotional around the time my period should be, but not enough to slow me down.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 15:25:30 GMT
I had it done last year. It wasn't too painful and the recovery wasn't too long. But it didn't work for me and I kept bleeding everyday for several months, so I ended up having a hysterectomy early this year.
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Aug 14, 2015 15:26:41 GMT
I have post ablation syndrome so my advice is to look into that before having anything done. The Novasure has a higher rate of it than the others.
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Aug 14, 2015 15:28:04 GMT
I tried to. I have an odd shaped uterus and the tool they use for the Novasure would not fit right.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 15:41:55 GMT
I had it done 11 yrs ago and it was more than successful for me.
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Post by bbkeef on Aug 14, 2015 16:11:12 GMT
My experience is similar to lpb and genny. I was back to work the next day. Spotted for a few weeks and I haven't had a period in over 4 years. It is one of the best things I've ever done. The bonus is I no longer am low on iron and my energy was back within 6 months (I was losing a lot of blood each month) Do your research! I have several friends who have also had Novasure, and they all still get a 1-3 day very light period.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 16:37:18 GMT
I had an ablation in March using the Genesys HTA system. I wish I had done it sooner! I had a little cramping right after the procedure, but they gave me some pretty good pain meds that took care of the discomfort. I was given a prescription to take home, but I never had to use it. I slept most of the next two days, but part of that is my reaction to anesthesia. It takes me a while to shake it off. I had a discharge for about 6 weeks. Some of it was bright neon orange, which my doctor told me was normal because of the saline solution they use. My periods now are cramp-free and last about 2 days. I only ever have to wear a panty liner because it's so light. I know you asked about Novasure, but if you need an ablation, the Genesys procedure is another option to check out. |
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Post by pmm on Aug 14, 2015 18:54:09 GMT
I am post procedure about 2.5 weeks now. I had mine done under general anesthesia as I had polyps removed from my uterus too. So far so good. Not much bleeding post procedure. I did have a restriction for lifting for one week. But, I was released back to work two days post procedure. I was having heavy and unpredictable periods; so, in the back of my mind I keep wondering when I'm going to start again.
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Post by tamrac on Aug 14, 2015 20:47:37 GMT
I have been putting off having this done because I am afraid they are going to put me totally under,which scares the fug out of me!
So it isn't necessary for total sedation?
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Post by katiejane on Aug 15, 2015 8:05:44 GMT
Novasure is the only procedure that the consultant offers. She usually does it under general, but is happy to do it with local and sedation. I was just curious on others feedback. I have the mirena and still bleed frequently (2 wks out of 4) and have horrible moodswings and anxiety. So I am hoping this will help. Thank you for your input and giving your experiences.
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