Why Endometrial Ablations are Bad

Should I get an Endometrial Ablation?

[@micheleadamson9867]

Thanks for the info, however I am still going to get an ablation. I am 46 years old and I started my menstrual cycle when I was 9 years old, and it has been extremely painful since it started. I am so tired of having a heavy painful period so that is why I am having an ablation.

[@MelanatedNerdd]

I'm hoping I'm able to get the ablation as well.

[@micheleadamson9867]

@@MelanatedNerdd Me too

[@tonyathompson4266]

I am 46 and have to go have one done cause my cycles are so long and heavy

[@micheleadamson9867]

@@tonyathompson4266 I hear ya, in 2 weeks I'll be getting mine done and I so can't wait.

[@lovelocked5385]

Don't do it

[@carolinelaronda4523]

I’ll gladly trade severe anemia from debilitating heavy periods for not knowing I have cancer and dying a lil earlier . You’re not scared of things like cancer and death when you have almost no quality of life from debilitating heavy periods That make you perpetually anemic and can’t take birth control because it makes you sick and iron pills make you sick and infusions drop your leptin so low that you eat like a pregnant raccoon in a dumpster gain weight and Need another one in a matter of weeks because your periods are so heavy. Yeah thanks for the public service announcement doc .

[@roxy4325]

I couldn't have said it better myself. When the video was over all I said was if uterine cancer is how I go out then c'est la vie. I knew he didn't get it the moment he said "more bleeding than you'd like" sir ..... this is FAR more complicated than that! Cool stethoscope though bro you look really cool 🙄

[@Stanka1981]

Had mine done almost five months ago. Best thing I’ve ever done! I was a little sore, but not in pain. I went back to work three days later with no problems! I would say it’s worth it🤷🏽‍♀️

[@odym6090]

Did you get periods ?

[@bvskumari]

Did you get periods and any period symptoms after process done

[@Shon9tilR]

@@bvskumariI hate when they don’t respond

[@juliepatrick5997]

I had one done I forget how long it's been 2 or 3 yrs maybe. I don't have any periods or symptoms

[@Shon9tilR]

@@juliepatrick5997 How long was the procedure? How much was it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@marciray9204]

I had extremely heavy bleeding that required more than one blood transfusion over the course of several months. All I wanted was a hysterectomy. I begged for it. Nurses at the ER were even saying “why haven’t you been given a hysterectomy yet?” I just have to say as a woman I have been told all my life that i have control over my body and it’s my choice. But no…they pumped me with birth control to try and help my bleeding, two different kinds I was taking at once. Nothing changed, I was back in the hospital getting a blood transfusion. Then when my gynecologist suggested an ablation I started asking her a bunch of questions because my Mom had ovarian cancer. I said I just want it all out and over with. She got so upset at me and started talking over me and saying I had no idea what I was talking about and laughing about the fact that I thought I could catch cancer just because my Mom had it. It was then I sought a second opinion. The doctor I went to was an older gentleman and very compassionate. I remember that appointment how he asked me what I want to do and suggested a full hysterectomy based on my family history. So that is what I did and guess what? They found cancer. That doctor was dead wrong and it was my life she was playing with. Never accept something without weighing out the facts and your family history. And never let a doctor treat you like you’re stupid. Sure they have a degree and immense knowledge but did they study your individual body for 7 years? It doesn’t mean anything if you’re still suffering or end up with cancer.

[@DebRoo11]

So then whats your solution? 'bleeding more than they'd like' you make it sound like it's trivial. Some women like myself have poor quality of life, anemia, severe cramps and pain, migraines. Why say 'ask in the comments' if you dont bother to respond?

[@goodwingirl7337]

So what are other options? For severe bleeding and extremely painful cramps and long periods.

[@mmeh.]

Of course this comes from a guy

[@arellybusol4159]

I did it today morning and I’m still in pain but I’m taking ketorolac for pain and I feel better. I had severe bleeding and long periods with anemia so this ablation was my best option

[@heatherlea8159]

Adding alternatives for our symptoms would be helpful ..women deserve better care and men should want us healthy and happy it affects everyone …everyone knows a woman with period issues or menopause

[@JOYMELISSASMILZ]

So what is the next option for heavy bleeding if the ablation isn't a good idea and you can't take hormonal birth control?

[@oxfordfamilyhomestead8359]

That's my question

[@obcane3072]

Cryoablation.
Progesterone IUD.
Birth control pills.
Progesterone.
Hysterectomy.

[@domesticgoddess9969]

They usually push for a hysterectomy. I’m pushing for an ablation. Uterine cancer is rare.

[@catwoman007]

I had endometrial ablation about 3 yrs ago. My ovaries HURT really bad. I have barely any bleeding anymore BUT the pain is something fierce. I wish they'd just gone ahead and given me a full hysterectomy. This pain is crazy. And since my periods (I can only tell by the pain--Not actually menstruating) are crazy being in my 42 year and most likely going thru menopause, it hurts non stop.

[@Selfunraveled]

Wow I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried changing your diet? You should look into the starch based solution by Dr Mcdougall. It might help you reduce some of that pain you’re having

[@cristina9012]

I’m going through the same thing, this pain is unbearable. I am going to demand an elective hysterectomy. I cannot live like this, I wish I had never gotten an ablation, the uterus and ovaries is such a important organ.

[@teeforthewin]

@@cristina9012Is the pain always bad or only during menstruation (even though you don’t actually bleed)?

[@teeforthewin]

Is having a hysterectomy an option?

[@cristina9012]

@@teeforthewin my pain is there about two to three weeks out of the month, not just during what would of been my period. It has gotten to the point where it is interfering with my daily life, i still go to work but I’m holding back tears most days. I recently went to my doctor to ask her to have a hysterectomy and since I’m only 38 years old she didn’t want to do that. Instead she suggested I begin birth control to control my symptoms. I didn’t want to take the medication because this was the whole point of me getting a tubal ligation and ablation but here we are. I am desperate for relief so I started taking Loryna, a very low dosage. Since starting I have gotten major relief, I have occasional headaches with the medication but that’s really it so far. I sadly will continue to take these pills because I cannot go back to that pain.

[@juliekay2182]

My body rejected it because my cervix wouldn't expand and it caused a tear. I had the procedure yesterday and maybe there is a reason why my body rejected this.

[@iitsjustque]

How are you doing tho?

[@juliekay2182]

@@iitsjustque I am fine.

[@Stanka1981]

My doctors gave me Mag to help my cervix expand

[@obcane3072]

That's why endometrial cryoablation is a better first line therapy. In office. No destruction of cavity. Can continue to biopsy. Can repeat procedure in future. Can be used with progesterone IUD. No general anesthesia.

[@tamikacotton]

I had my ablation done in 2015. Not only do I still have heavy periods due to fibroids but now I have scarring. So make sure you ask about the potential effects that may come later.

[@BlueMagic334]

Lmao. An endometrial ablation will be my saving grace b/c noone will perform a hysterectomy on me. But I was able to get sterilized no problem. 😁

[@christinawilliams008]

Yes, I’m getting a D&C hysteroscopy before my ablation

[@tonyab9007]

Have biopsy prior to ablation. Then send tissue for pathology.

[@sharonnorthern1525]

It was life-changing for me. I had a hysterectomy eventually but I’m still glad I had it.

[@Sugaree43]

They do the biopsy first then if it's not suspicious then they do the ablation. My question is, if the tissue is negative can a chemical dnc be done using medication like Misoprolstol to shed excess lining?

[@migna2018]

I just had this done a month ago and I'm currently on my period.. it's still as heavy as before and the cramps are also the same. My doctor did tell me I'll see a difference after the second and third month

[@JoiCarlaBodyBar]

But then you left with a hysterectomy which I don't want one

[@elizabethCorkins83]

This was one of the options given to me last week at the doctor appointment, the other option would be a hysterectomy.
I WAS thinking,
Maybe I'd do the endometrial ablation & if that didn't work,
Then do hysterectomy.
But, I'd have to have possible 2 surgery, then 2 recovery...
My mom & at least other family members had hysterectomy & they've been telling me to have a hysterectomy for prioky over 3 yrs now...
I'm scared of some things.
But I've only heard good stuff about hysterectomys 🤔
So, it almost sound like a too good to he true or something lol...
I'm very skeptical....
But, a month ago 1 woulda been signing up for a hysterectomy on the spot if I could have, cuz the very long, super heavy bleeding & bad pain is horrible!!

[@maridelatorre9444]

I had the ablation and now I have Post endometrial ablation syndrome / hematometra and will be having a hysterectomy. The pain from hematometra is like contractions! I no longer have menstrual periods I have them internally because the ablation didn't work, taking progesterone until I have the hysterectomy. My dr said it happens to 1-2% of women who do have the ablation.

[@valmore702]

Wish I knew this 5 years ago.

[@angelareimer4775]

Having an endometrial ablation gave me more pain leading to a hysterectomy. I don't recommend them

[@sarmisthabandyopadhyay4977]

I hv so much pain after this. I can’t work. I am off work almost a week now.

[@angelareimer4775]

@@sarmisthabandyopadhyay4977 I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon!

[@mariecampbell274]

Shit me best thing I ever did no issue it’s been over 14 years

[@odym6090]

Really ? Periods ?

[@sarahparkinson1450]

Do you still take pills?

[@mjsantos6644]

I did mine about 8 years ago my period stopped for about years and now I’m starting to get it again very light

[@RACHELLEflo]

I wasn't put out. It was horrific!!!!! I have to have a hysterectomy anyway now. I made her stop.

[@MizzBRITE]

What others for blood disorder patients if not an ablation?

[@jasminedearfield7247]

Hey, Dr. Sloane ! This is my first pregnancy I’m about 33weeks, and I don’t know if you know but pregnancy paranoia is real ! Lol. But I’m having eating issues, I can’t eat much but cereal potatos and Mac and cheese everything else taste awful it even gets down to drinks tasting like gas ! And I have these issues with my heart racing and it’s simply when I just lay in bed and my face gets really red and I feel it getting hotter, when it happens I usually feel I’m gonna pass out, but I haven’t actually passed out yet.. My OB just says go to an emergency room, or I get an I don’t have an answer to that, so I was reaching out to you.. maybe you could give your opinion???? TIA!!!

[@Realdeal984]

What’s the other alternative?

[@ScarletRavin]

My Gynecologist is sending me to have endometrial ablation for endometrial hyperplasia since I have anemia. I DON’T have heavy bleeding and never have had it. The first time they saw the thickening was in 2018 during an ultrasound for a cyst on my ovary, wanted to do another one to confirm, but my insurance wouldn’t approve the cost for it so I had to wait until this year. I became severely anemic this year needing blood transfusion and iron infusions and they keep blaming it on my periods but I missed almost half of my periods last year and so far this year they have been extremely light (one pad all day for light days 2-3 days worth, two to three overnight pads a day for medium days 2-3 days and maybe one or two heavy days needing maybe four overnight pads a day per cycle). I’m 38 and I really don’t think that my anemia is being caused by my periods just because no bleeding was found in my GI tract, and everything I’m reading up on says that this procedure isn’t supposed to be used for endometrial hyperplasia. I did have a biopsy done and waiting on the results but gynecologist said usually this isn’t malignant and that’s why he wants to move forward with the procedure. Is this really a safe thing to do for me?

[@DebRoo11]

You may have an issue within your diet or your absorption of iron

[@hairdressertothestars9877]

Thanks for making this video. I'm 41, and I was diagnosed with endorsement hyperplasia. I'm going in for a d&c and ablation this Friday. Would this be an ideal situation because they will be able to get the tissue sample first? I suffer from painful, heavy, and longer periods.

[@obcane3072]

Endometrial hyperplasia is treated medically, not surgically. As to the doctor's point... once ablation is done you cannot survey the progression and resolution

[@barbaras3206]

I had 3 over some years of nasty flo. Then the dreaded fibroids. Only one doc suggested to wait that meno was inevitable. So I did. I respect that doctor so much. Read horrible possibilities with hysterectomy. Cannot poo is one. NO feeling after. Etc. Not worth it. I still have my parts and i am fine.

[@cameliadomitian4918]

But if ablation is donne with rezection of endometrium not burning?

[@asiaking6217]

I got mine done 6 mos ago...and apparently mine has failed me...I'm still bleeding on and off..I have been bloated...having labor-like pain...I'm getting seen tomorrow on this issue...my body just wants me to carry another baby so bad..but pregnancy is too complicated for me especially since I hemorrhage after my last four pregnancies...

[@jhk11774]

I got an ablation and the dr called me and said the lab said i had endometrial hyperplasia and then did a hysterectomy. My dr actually tried to talk me into just doing the hysterectomy but, i didn't want to try ablation instead

[@sarmisthabandyopadhyay4977]

I got my endometrial ablation done last week and since then i am getting worst pain in my lower abdomen. Is it normal

[@FunintheSun813]

Me too..I'm having worst pain too😢😢😢

[@sarmisthabandyopadhyay4977]

@@FunintheSun813 check with your doctor. See if u got any infection. I am cured now. The pain was bad just after the surgery for 2 weeks .. i was on antibiotics and I am fine now … it’s been 3 months now

[@elizabethrosenbaum4270]

I m having heavy bleeding and sharp pain

[@timetoshine9764]

Had this done about 4 years ago now having issues and in alot of pain went Thursday for a hysteroscopy and they couldn't get past cervix it was to painful now im needing to have a op to find out whats going on in my womb,

[@kaylaleopard6497]

I have a period about every 3 months and the pain is SEVERE...should I ask for a hysterectomy?

[@juliagulia3426]

Okay but quick google search found multiple research studies says that you are incorrect sooooo

[@foreveryday15]

Y don’t they take a sample before doing the ablation then

[@upallnight2646]

My MD did twice.

[@barbaras3206]

How quick would a hysterectomy be advised for a healthy 38 yo with excessive bleeding to the point of anemia? Most male obgyn hand out rx for bc pills. Ugh. What would other treatments be then?

[@jennamerritt3055]

So got diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia would a d and c be better?

[@O_Deoradhain_Quin]

Bleeding more than they'd like? Charred uterus? I smell a Christian right mindset........Women's health matters and we need options, not scaremongering and non-scientific terms.

[@feliciacole1483]

Is d and c and progesterone iud 😢 a better option for heavy bleeding caused by thickened endometrium and polyps. Biopsy is already cleared.

[@brookiebiceps4743]

This is my problem- thick uterus, endometriosis and adenomyosis. I have a polyp and bleed so heavy! Worse now cuz I'm on blood thinners! Options are ablation or iud- I really don't want added hormones but scared that ablation may make my pain worse.

[@DebRoo11]

​@@brookiebiceps4743an IUD can be removed if you dont like the results, a surgery can not be undone

[@tinapeters4871]

I have PCOS and have been on my period for months and its even gone up to a year. The only thing my drs have offered me is birth control and I don't want to go on it. I was looking into this and now I don't know anymore. Do you have any tips?

[@lovelocked5385]

Get a hysterectomy. Keep your ovaries

[@Rattlsnke]

Someone sent me here because I have endometriosis and all they are doing is putting me on birth control but I bleed through everything. The point is to stop bleeding to decrease the horrific pain. A hysterectomy would not help me because it has spread to my bowel, bladder, intestines, I don’t know where else at this point. I’m also 31, which I know is old, but I wouldn’t really want a hysterectomy even though I went to many consultations about it before I believed it wouldn’t help me. I don’t know…I guess I won’t do this. My doctor is calling me today.

[@oblongfan1]

Is this the same eblation to remove fibroids ?

[@sharj76ify]

No eblation is different. I had that done in 2015 . My fibroid came back two years later

[@peace5680]

You will gain 200 pds

[@thebeautifullibra11]

Did u gain weight after the ablation

[@superdad771]

Almost killed my wife !!

[@sandra97]

How?

[@TheRialGlamLife]

Sheesh 😢

[@keyda5112]

Can a endometrial ablation be reversed?

[@NaNa-re3wc]

Definitely not

[@upallnight2646]

No! You will most likely not be be able to become pregnant afterwards. So, it is not for women who want more children.

[@notyobitcch]

I had a uterine ablation done for heavy for heavy bleeding and he found a polyp in my it was a success and the polyp was not cancerous and all of the tissue tested not a year and some months later I begin to get these horrible what I thought were menstrual cramps that we're coming along well with what would have been like you know almost like it was my time of the month and it was excruciating pain to the point of like I'm passing out trying to go pee or even using the restroom or I had to lay on a heating pad for days and I literally felt like a grizzly bear was ripping me apart from the inside out months and months go by this and they see that I have a 10-cm sized Mass on my ovaries I have masses actually on both ovaries but the one they're worried about is on the right side it is by lobed it has several other masses around it and it looks funny I guess I just say that to say this ladies don't do the uterine ablation it was nice for about 6 months had I known that they couldn't test uterine lining afterwards or that the uterine lining can grow backwards and they can't see the cancer and take longer for them to see it I would have done it I just would have had a hysterectomy but he told me that it didn't warrant a hysterectomy I couldn't have my uterus removed because I just wanted it removed advocate for advocate for yourself because of the end of the day I went to the ER so many times in excruciating pain and it just had always project to cyst that ruptured it's probably a cyst that ruptured 4 months pass and now I'm here in limbo waiting,. To hear exactly what I already know. Please do your research don't just assume the doctor knows best.

[@az_zih_may]

I hate that I came across this video literally 11 months after my ablation & I just so happened to have started bleeding again today which is why I'm on here trying to find any info on adenomyosis coming back? That's how I found this video :(