Endometrial Ablasion

Why would you voluntarily have an organ from your body removed that will cause you early menopause? If this procedure(the abaltion) will help with the other problem than I would try that first. It sounds like you have already experienced major surgery with the colon removal and I am sure it was very painful and left you with a long recovery. Have you explored any alternative methods like diet and exersize as well as herbal meds? That is really good your Dr is not rushing to the surgery, they used to do that alot but now they know the removal of the uterus is a big deal! Good luck to you!

You don't say how old you are or why on earth you would elect to have part of your body removed. Your ovaries do for you what testicals do for a man, even after menopause they produce hormones that you need! How fortunate you have a doctor with some sense. Are you high risk for endometrial cancer? My sister had fibriods and trouble with bleeding and had endometrial ablasion, she was unfortable for a few days and now a year later, now when she has them, has very light periods and no reoccurance of her previous problems. She also hesistated but is glad she had the procedure. Recently I've been under extreme stress and have had trouble with continual heavy bleeding - in my case a hormone imbalance has caused excessive build up of the lining. A couple of cycles with a form of progesterine takes care of that but it's kind of messy. If you are really concerned that the ablasion won't do the job, get a second opinion but don't be so hasty about getting your girl parts yanked out!

My SIL had the ablasion and has been THRILLED with the results. She had so many problems before, and now she is basically done with her period. (She is almost 49.) Good luck with the decision!

I have a friend who has 4 children and is done having kids and was having terrible problems with her monthly cycle. She had the endometrial ablasion done and said it was the best decision she's ever made! I went to see her at home the same day, and she came down the stairs to see me (she was supposed to be in bed) and she was doing so well. The pain wasn't at all what she was expecting, she didn't have to take her pain meds for long at all and was back to being a mom in no time at all. The best part has been her monthly cycles - hardly anything, and the cramps - gone! From her experience, I can see why your doctor is recommending it! I have heard other people who have said the same thing, and one of them did have to have it done a second time, but I believe it was much later.