Monica
I had an uterine ablasion performed after I got my tubal ligation done back in 2004 after having my 4 daughter. For 5 year I was ok then I had really heavy bleeding. The ablasion was I told would fix this. I still got periods but they were a normal blood flow but each time I got them the pain increased. The pain increased so much that no over the counter painkillers worked. I then went to the doctors and got stonger pain killers these did not work. I would have to have time of work. I ended up in emergency at the hospital with a hotpack on my tummy and back in tears. I was given the strongest pain killers. I got to the stage I was becoming allergic to every pain medication and was throwing up constantly. I can not even take a panadol now as I throw up. One doctor told me it was in my head and I was a drug addict. This went on for 9 years on every cycle of menstration. It took a female doctor who said I could not live like this. She immediately booked me in to see the gynaecologist who said I could have a hysterectomy but this would not solve my problem it was my ovaries. I refused to have my ovaries taken out as I did not want to go on hormonal tablets. I had a lovely recently trained gynaecological surgeon. She said that my ovaries were normal and healthy. But my uterus was so badly scarred. A normal uterus wall is only 4mm thick, mine was 14mm thick and she said no wonder you were in so much pain. The hysterectomy was the best. I had to have an abdominal hysterectomy and no complications. I have never had any pain since and it has been 3 years since my operation.
I feel like it’s one long contraction that will not stop.
I am in the same boat as you! Had Novasure ablation 9 years ago. Every time I lose weight, my fat cells release tons of estrogen which ends up making my uterus want to shed its regenerated lining. But, it can't because the cervix is stenosed (scarred shut), causing excruciating pains! This happened first about 4 years ago, then again 2 years ago. It seems to occur, then eventually find a small opening to release the blood build up. I give up losing weight, hormones settle down and all is well for awhile. I am tempt d just to have a hysterectomy. But, like you, I am older, almost 54 and would rather not have this surgery if I can find another avenue. Please post how you are doing with the progesterone. I have some from previous years and may incorporate that into what I have created as my regimen. I'm trying to lower estrogen levels by a twofold process...taking two supplements, cruciferous vegetables (13C) --the bind to the estrogen, and taking a liver cleanse--to help flush the estrogen on out of my body.
I had my ablation done in November 2017. I believed that it was the best thing I could have done . I have not had a period since the normal bleed after the inital procedure. However last month to the day I was hit with pain so bad as another lady wrote her husband was scared.. So was mine that my appendix had burst. I laid around the house for about 3 days then the day of the worst pains I felt really ill so ill my legs were cramping like contraction leg cramps then it got so bad I could not walk and I just wanted to lay curled up. Even the hospital ER nurse was convinced it was my appendix. They gave me 2 different rounds of pain meds b4 the pain was bearable. It was my right ovary last month now this month it is my left. These r pains of death. It is just as bad as full on labor pains. I get sweaty and have to breath like contraction cramps. I even feel the urge to push because it is so bad just as another lady wrote. I felt so crazy when the Dr sent me home because it was not my appendix they took a ct scan also and they said they found nothing abnormal no elevated blood counts and my urine also looked fine. I felt almost crazy. Untill today when they have retired with a vingense. This is so sad and I hate it. I wish I would have just gotten the full hysto.. This ablation is not cool. I was not warned of things like this. Ibuprofen is not helping the pain nor is Tylenol. I dont know what to do.... So sad in so much pain.