Does anyone have any experience of endometrial ablation, particularly the Novasure method?

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Have been offered one of these as the best treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding/menorrhagia, but the consultant didn't give me a lot of information and Googling has just terrified the wits out of me (I know, Googling any health topic is never a good idea!)

I've searched the archives and found a few postings, but would really value any experiences anyone may have.

OMG.....how awful for you CAT.....really really frightnening for you, are yo usaying that you have been suffering for almost 2 years after this procedure?...god that is so terrible for you. Where did yo have the procedure done?

Had it done five weeks ago and the same time as ovary and cyst removal. Absolutely no problems at all, too early to tell if it's fixed the problem!

Hi Boden
what has your recovery been like?...have you not had aperiod yet?...scared a tad about the recovery as I go on holiday less than 2 weeks after the procedure..do you think that is ok? or should i be taking it easy?

The biggest issue for me was the bloating from the gas they fill you with - not sure if that was for the cyst/ovary removal or the ablation. Wouldn't have wanted to wear a bikini but that had gone down within two weeks.

I was back at work exactly two weeks after the op and if the weather hadn't been so good I probably could have gone back after the first week.

I've had a small amount of spotting since the op but no sign of a real period yet. My friend had it done three years ago and said it changed her life.

I'm sure you'll be fine - enjoy your holiday.

Thankyou so much for that information I still feel scared but much better after reading your post. Glad it all worked out so well for you, I am sure I will be the same.
thanks again

No problem - I ended up having root canal treatment last week - I'd far rather go through the op again! Best of luck.

See now Boden i am not worried at all cos Root canals and me are ole buddies I feel..... as have had quite a few and whilst not pleasant; I can relax that the ablation is no worse than a root canal. thanks again will let yo uknow how I get on.....hopeful that I am one of the ones that get no periods.....

I have a new doctor!! a lady doctor! woo woo
I,m sure she will be more sympathetic than my last and re refer me...
got my first appointment on 13th Aug ,think I,ll go for the ablation under GA rather than Novasure under local
CAT's experience has frightened the life out of me !

and if that doesnt work,then they,ll HAVE to give me a hysterectomy

Oh go to sleep for sure even! Its so humiliating and scary too knowing what they are gonna do
Good luck!

My doctor (a man!) has recommended an endometrial ablation as the 'best way forward' to deal with my heavy periods and told me to look up the Novasure website. He mentioned nothing about it being an alternative to hysterectomy making light of the procedure saying I would be back to normal in a few days. I am a little anxious as don't know anyone who has has this and reading too many negative comments on the internet. Does any one have anything good to say about this? What about the risks if pregnancy were to occur - again I found this online, Dr didn't mention this.

Thank you
Ellieday

Very risky for further pregnancy - but I am infertile anyway - this should be covered with you by the consultant - i had the direct boiling water method

The best ( and the only op that didn't go wrong) op I have ever had. Not a drop since, from flooding by the 15 mins, for 5 days a tie. Brilliant!

ack lucky you, i do get periods still damn it but they are totally managable (sp cos that looks so wrong LOL) with a couple of pills and a mooncup

Hi

This is my first post here but wanted to say how helpful I have found this thread. I stumbled over it whilst looking for info on Novasure which I had yesterday. It was really helpful and I wanted to say thanks.

I had my procedure done yesterday under LA, gosh how painful (thank the Lord for gas and air!) and I did actually end up staying in overnight because I couldn't manage the pain myself but I am a wimp and am allergic to opiate based analgesia so that's no reflection on the procedure. The only pain I have now (bizarrely) is bowel spasm type pain. I have hardly any bleeding just the discharge they said you get. I know it's early days yet but I feel pretty optimistic now the pain has gone!!

Anyway, thanks again for all the advice and stories on here, it's really helpful to know how other people have experienced this.

Good luck!

Just thought I,d post again after seeing my new lady {and much more understanding}doctor!
she didnt even looked shocked when I mentioned I thought I was going through early Menopause....she never sniggered...'youre far too young' and promptly said I could have a hormone test.Why didnt my last Doctor offer me one,even if it was to shut me up?
Why do you have to burst into tears and go through a mountain of symptoms before they take you seriously?
She was fab!
I apologised for crying,but she said there was no need,I had put up with this for far too long.
I am having a full blood check plus FSH & LH test done on day 1-3 of my period,next week.
She also referred me back to Gynae and said I could see the 1st Gynae I met 2 years ago {who I was very happy with} for a consultation about the ablation or possible Hysterectomy.
I want to give the ablation a go,but I will be devastated if it fails....like the Mirena has {twice} and the tablets......

I awoke with my 1st hot sweat last week.....absolutely wet through,and I havent had a decent nights sleep since.My breasts are massive and very sore and I,m sprouting hairs on my chin....
new symptoms every day...I am a wreck
my consultation is only 6 weeks off,I need to look forward and try and be optomistic
just hope my dh hasnt buggered off by then

I want my old ME back
the 10 stone,happy,laughing,good Mum,sexy Wife,thoughtful Daughter ,who looked forward to waking up every day and spending quality time with the kids........
not the crying,screaming,flooding,permenantly premenstrual,tired,spotty,fat,frigid 13 stone minger I am !!!
sorry got carried away....I look ok wi lots of make up on and hair done nice

My update...had my Novasure Ablation this morning. All went very smoothly and as long as I keep the pain killers topped up I am fine. Have been sort of spaced out all day and am a very yellowy colour...for some reason. The NHS was fantastic and i received brilliant treatment but did feel they wanted me to leave the day surgery unit a bit too quick.... and I was not feeling really ready to get out of bed as I felt quite weak, but I know they would have needed the beds..so that is ok.

I have no follow up appointment which I thought was a tad strange but hopefully I will not need any thing!!. Will update you all in the next day or so again.

Hello ladies,

I thought I would post as it is now 11 months since I had my Novasure Ablation. I am delighted to report that my periods (if you want to call them that) are virtually non-existant! I am still very regular, but the loss is over within 5 days I'm lucky if I loose an eggcup full of blood. I truly can't believe it, feels like a miracle! I'm saving a fortune at Boots, and would never need to buy SuperPlus.

Looking back, I should have had this procedure performed years ago. 8 years is far too long a sentence for any woman to endure. I found out about Ablation myself via internet, and as I said, I really had to fight to have it done instead of being forced to have merina coil fitted (didn't fancy 'start your engines')!!

I have had a few tears in the last 11 months, most memorable is when I found 4 super plus tampons stuffed into my camera bag when I got it out for holiday, and again when I was looking for a lead in my laptop bag when I was setting up for a presentation. I will never forget what I endured and will always endorse Novasure and the nursing staff at Hexham General.

Good luck to you all, and God Bless.

Angel xxx

Has anyone had a successful pregnancy after ablation

Hi girls need some advice plz saw gynee yesterday and he recommend the novasure treatment for my really heavy periods but he also talked about putting the mirena coil in at the same time i had the mirena before it didnt do anything for me as i bled constantly from the day it went in to the day i had it taken out six months later. Was just wondering if this was normal to have it put back in furing novasure thanks

NovaSure Ablation
I am 46 and had terrible issues with heavy periods to the point I collapsed and knocked out my teeth and fractured eye socket as my iron was so low.
I was first offered the coil which for me was horrendous I spent 3 days in actual labour until my body expelled it.
The next course of action was this Novasure Ablation. I was hesitant at first as I had read horror stories. The whole experience lasted half a day with general anesthetic. At first the pains were similar to strong period pains but only lasted the first hour or so. I was back at work the following day and thank goodness have not had any sign of a period since. It's an absolute miracle!
I'm now 7 months on and can lead a normal life. Can not thank the doctors enough.

Endometrial Ablation causes early menopause (always). You will be sorry that you ever had it done. Hot flashes, endless sleepless nights, vaginal dryness, weight gain. It can ruin your relationship with your mate (ask him if he will stay once you never have sex). The younger you are, the longer it takes to realize that you made a mistake but it's a mistake that you cannot change once you have had it done. Then you take the chance of using hormone therapy which you could have done without surgery to help with the original symptoms. If you don't have cancer or horrible pain, or if you don't plan to be in a relationship, then take the chance but it made me feel less of a woman after I did it.