I recently had an ultrasound and was diagnosed with having adenomyosis (lining moving into uterus wall). My doctor recommends tubal ligation and the ablation at the same time. He also informed me if that was not successful then I may have to get a hysterectomy. I'm trying to decide if I should just skip the tubal ligation and ablation and just get a hysterectomy. I've been reading up on both and there seems to be alot of negative things about both. I'm concerned with side effects such as weight gain. I'm also worried that the ablation may not be successful if the lining is too far in the uterus wall I may end up with heavy periods again. I've read that some bleed for months after the ablation and they regret getting it done. I'm 30 and always suffered from heavy periods and pain during intercourse (which led to my diagnosis). I have 2 children and my husband and I are not planning to have anymore. After my 2nd child, my periods got heavier. I do not want to be on birth control in fear of gaining weight and I'm not good with pill taking. I need advice on which one is better with the least side effects. If anyone has been through this or is going through it, please feel free to share your experience as well.
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I finally heard from doctor's office today with my srugery date for my ablation. It is on May 5th 2010. I actually would prefer a hysterectomy as I have never wanted any children and have had miserable periods since age 10, constant accidents and teachers never letting me go to the bathroom. But the doctor and ins don't go straight for hysterectomy because ablation is way less invasive. Anyway. I am 39 will be 40 in July. This I am hoping will be the best bday present I have ever gotten. I have wanted a hysterectomy since I got my period and never have thought differnetly. Thankfully I have a wonderful doctor that is going to put me under general anesthesia. She said since I had such a terrible time with the endometrial biopsy that was done by another doctor, that there was no way she was going to make me suffer through that. Luv her! I guess if this doesn't take my only option is a hysterectomy. I have read that it can take up to six months to really see the actual outcome of an ablation. To me it's better than doing nothing. Seasonique did not work I've been bleeding for a straight month and it continues to get heavier and she doesn't want to see me bleed anymore. She said it's not normal. My major concern is that I've heard ablation does nto get rid of the cramps and back pain which I have had terrible times with and much worse on birth control. So I shall see what happens. Right now I'm on medical leave for at least a month since I'm basically bed-ridden. Cramps are unbearable all day even on percoset. I wish you the best.
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