I suffer with prolonged bleeding sometimes for a month at a time. It's extremely heavy and with blood clots, caused by Endometriosis. I can soak a thick incontinence pad within ten minutes. It's badly affecting my quality of life and makes me question what is the point of being here regularly. I have flooded onto chairs at work, which is humiliating and the pain is unbearable.
My usual medication hasn't been stopping the bleeding lately, only making it worse.
When I last spoke to my GP around three months ago he referred me for an endometrial ablation.I haven't heard anything from the hospital regarding an appointment, so chased this and they said they would send a letter when they're ready to see me.
So yesterday, in desperation for a normal life where i'm not shattered and flooding constantly, I saw my GP again. I explained that I now would like to be considered for a hysterectomy, but he said that he cannot refer me for one and that I will need to speak to the gynae consultant when the hospital finally get in touch. I am totally at the end of my tether. I will wait for the letter inviting me in to arrive of course, but is this right that my GP can't refer me for a hysterectomy? Is it right that I will just rock up at my appointment which was for an ablation, to then discuss the possibility of an hysterectomy? My GP said the consultant would need to be persuaded that an hysterectomy would be best for me too. It doesn't give me much hope at all. I'm so fed up!