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Endometrial Ablation
Asked by R.T. from Champaign
on October 25, 2010
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I had a tubal ligation in 2005 after my 4th child and have had very heavy periods every since. My doctor suggested Endometrial ablation a couple of years ago but I dec...
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- My friend had this done years ago and it virtually eliminated her period. I wish you much luck!
- If you don't want the surgery you will have to change/check more often. You know your cycle is heavy and my need a super tampon and a overnight pad on those really he...
- I had never heard of this proceedure until my OB suggested it as a cure for my heavy periods. I am so glad she did. The procedure was simple, almost no down time and I...
Endometrial Ablation??
Asked by M.M. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2008
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My doctor has recommended that I get an endometrial ablation due to heavy bleeding and cramping with my cycles. I was wondering if anyone else has had this procedure ...
Essure - Permanent Sterilization Procedure
Asked by O.A. from Memphis
on July 30, 2011
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Has anyone had issues with this procedure? I went to the obgyn today and saw a pamplet about it. The procedure seems relatively straight forward but as I'm googling th...
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- Had no issues at all. It was simple. It went in, a few cramps the first day, next day back to normal and next day after back to work. No side effects whatsoever. Teste...
- You could also research Adiana. It is basically the same procedure, but my OB prefers it because the coil isn't inserted as far and she's seen less complications wit...
- I wish I could do it but I have a skin allergy to copper and nickel and other cheap metals. For instance, sandals made with nickel in the buckles? Yeah, the buckle ca...
Any Experiences with Novasure Procedure?
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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My original request was regarding whether to have the Novasure procedure done or not. I have decided to do it, but now found out that my insurance won't cover the iv-s...
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- When this procedure was recommended to me I also asked around as it is relatively new. I also trust my ob/gyn explicitly as she is very concervative. It was so easy ...
- I have not personally had it; however, I was a medical assistant for an OB and I have 2 friends that have had it. NovaSure is essentually an updated version of an olde...
- L., I have not had the procedure done but I am a nurse who has worked in an office/surgi-center where it was performed. I can tell you that almost all of my patients...
Tubal Ligation or Essure Procedure
Asked by J.S. from Pittsburgh
on May 22, 2012
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I am considering getting either a tubal ligation or the microinserts (Essure). I'd love to hear from anyone who has had either procedure. Are you satisfied? Do yo...
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- I had a tubal last year about a day & a half after my 2nd was born. I did not get an epidural for the delivery (though I wanted it, no time), so they did a spinal for...
- I did the ESSURE and loved it. Back in business the next day.
- I had a tubal in july 2010 the day after i delivered DD4,the procedure itself was tough for me. Based on your post I don't know if you'll just be going in to have it ...
Essure Procedure and Nickel Allergy?
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on April 7, 2011
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Hi Moms! I am wanting to get the Essure pocedure done because I am done having kids and it is also medically necessary that I don't get pregnant again. I am looking ...
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- I had that done three years ago, not a MENTION of nickle. Btw, LOVE Essure! I did find this... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essure
- I've had the Essure procedure done and wasn't asked if I had a nickel allergy. I was asked about allergies, but not about that one specifically. Here is a link for E...
- I had it done about 18 months ago! LOVE it! They did ask about a nickel allergy. I told them...I didn't know. My dr. said that I would for sure know it if I did! :...
Anyone Know About NovaSure Endometrial Ablation
Asked by L.B. from Odessa
on January 14, 2009
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I'm looking at having the endometrial ablation, NovaSure, performed. Does anyone have any experience or know of someone who has experience with it? I'm curious about...
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- Hi L., There was an article in medscape within the last few weeks regarding ablation, stating that the procedure increases the chance of eventual hysterectomy by a sig...
- I had it done almost two years ago. Have never had a moment of trouble so far. I had already had a myomectomy over 10 years ago. This was a piece of cake compared t...
- Hi L., I had this procedure done about 1 1/2 ago. It has been awesome and I have had no problems at all. If you are not planning to have children, then I highly r...
Endometrial Ablation
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on February 10, 2008
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Has anyone had an endometrial ablation? I had one a little over a year ago and all was great. I had very minimal bleeding for a day or two each month. For the past ...
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- Hi J.. I have the the surgery a little over two years ago. I still only have light bleading for a day or two each month except for the last month I had some break thro...
- I recommend Dr. Eric Colton he is the St. Johns Medical Center Tower A. He is great! and has evening appointments once a week and I think there are only 2 other doctor...
- I wanted to recommend a great OB. His name is Dr. Branson. His number is 991-BABY. He delivered 3 of my children. He is personable, polite, and has children of his own...
Has Anyone Had the ESSURE Procedure or the PARAGARD?
Asked by B.M. from San Diego
on December 12, 2012
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Pro's/Con's of both procedures? I have been told (by a few doctors) that I should never have kids again (due to a medical issue I had) and I am leaning towards the ES...
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- I used Paragard from 2003 till 2008 when we decided to have some babies, and it worked very well, with pretty much no discomfort (and NO pregnancies). Implanting it wa...
- I wouldn't get Essure. One of my really good friends got this done and it didn't work. The spring broke, they had to have surgery and then when they tried to re-do the...
- I thought I would add in my 2 cents. In 2010 I experienced an ectopic pregnancy while I had the Mirena IUD. This was the hardest thing to recover from. After my s...
Edometrial Ablation
Asked by J.T. from Topeka
on July 26, 2008
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Ok forgive me if i spelled that wrong, i need some help. This procedure is what my doctor wants to do for me, to help stopp all the bleeding problems. She doesnt want ...
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- My sister-in-law had that done a couple of years ago...I was considering it recently and called her to ask about it. She said it was uncomfortable, but not bad. Prob...
- Hello...I am 24 with 2 kids ages 7 & 5. I had an ablation October 06 because I had very heavy bleeding and it was continous. It only helped for 2 months. Then I had to...
- I had this procedure done 18 months ago. It was fairly painless and pretty easy to recover - just a few days on light pain meds. It didn't end my periods, in fact, a...
