Halcyon
04-21-2003, 07:41 AM
Hi everyone!
Along with my other pre-menopause symptoms, I am really suffering from flooding every month. Basically I get two weeks of brown mucus before my period is due and then when it begins properly the flooding I experience is full-on! No amount of pads etc. really work and I have to change many times in an hour. I've been to the doctor who referred me to the gyno who then recently gave me a D&C and hysteroscopy.
She says that everything is normal in there and that there is no medical reason for my flooding. I was taking a prescribed Herbal hormonal balancing formula for 12 months which I recently decided really wasn't making a difference.
So where to now? The gyno has recommended for me to take a low dose of The Pill to help regulate the flow. She says the only other alternatives I have for the flooding are:
1. An IUD which releases hormones directly into my system
2. A "? Ablation" (sorry can't remember the term) which is basically when they remove the uterus lining.
3. A hysterectomy
Just now I have opted for the "least invasive" of the three - The Pill - to see if that will make a difference. I can't believe I am going to be taking this again after 20 years! and not really happy about it either.
Has anyone else here had the "flooding" experience and found anything which has helped?
I look forward to hearing of any advice or suggestions....
(at present I feel like moving into the bathroom for 3 days of every month and just sitting on the loo!!! LOL. Actually the nights are the worst - lying in bed with the gravity factor on piles of towels is just no fun!)
As you can imagine all of this blood loss every month is leaving me anaemic and feeling weak and exhausted but any iron supplements I've tried constipate severely. *sigh*
Thanks for listening!
apprentice crone
Along with my other pre-menopause symptoms, I am really suffering from flooding every month. Basically I get two weeks of brown mucus before my period is due and then when it begins properly the flooding I experience is full-on! No amount of pads etc. really work and I have to change many times in an hour. I've been to the doctor who referred me to the gyno who then recently gave me a D&C and hysteroscopy.
She says that everything is normal in there and that there is no medical reason for my flooding. I was taking a prescribed Herbal hormonal balancing formula for 12 months which I recently decided really wasn't making a difference.
So where to now? The gyno has recommended for me to take a low dose of The Pill to help regulate the flow. She says the only other alternatives I have for the flooding are:
1. An IUD which releases hormones directly into my system
2. A "? Ablation" (sorry can't remember the term) which is basically when they remove the uterus lining.
3. A hysterectomy
Just now I have opted for the "least invasive" of the three - The Pill - to see if that will make a difference. I can't believe I am going to be taking this again after 20 years! and not really happy about it either.
Has anyone else here had the "flooding" experience and found anything which has helped?
I look forward to hearing of any advice or suggestions....
(at present I feel like moving into the bathroom for 3 days of every month and just sitting on the loo!!! LOL. Actually the nights are the worst - lying in bed with the gravity factor on piles of towels is just no fun!)
As you can imagine all of this blood loss every month is leaving me anaemic and feeling weak and exhausted but any iron supplements I've tried constipate severely. *sigh*
Thanks for listening!
apprentice crone
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bjg
04-22-2003, 08:14 AM
i had an endometrial ablation with a laser because i had heavy periods ..it was painless and successful..
Halcyon
04-22-2003, 09:37 AM
Thanks for your reply!
So would you recommend the endometrial ablation?
Were you given any other alternatives to consider ?
Did it ease the heavy periods or stop them altogether?
So would you recommend the endometrial ablation?
Were you given any other alternatives to consider ?
Did it ease the heavy periods or stop them altogether?
kat721
04-22-2003, 02:46 PM
The success of endometrial ablation depends on the internal condition and the skill of the surgeon.
If the problem is a result of extensive Adenomyosis then it is unlikely that ablation would provide a long term answer.
Unfortunately, there are not any good ways to tell if a woman has a bad case of adenomyosis or not until the Uterus is removed and sent to pathology. That is because the endometrium grows into the uterine muscle
and it is not visible. Even with imaging tests.
Generally, if a Doctor does a lot of ablations and hysterectomys then it's possible the Doctor might recognize a problem with respect to symptoms and the out come of past patients.
I've been surprised at the amount of Gynecologists who have a lack of understanding with these kinds of problems.
I went through 4 gynecologists and a reproductive endocrinologist.
I didn't go the ablation route. I opted for the hysterectomy. My big symptom was pain though.
kat
If the problem is a result of extensive Adenomyosis then it is unlikely that ablation would provide a long term answer.
Unfortunately, there are not any good ways to tell if a woman has a bad case of adenomyosis or not until the Uterus is removed and sent to pathology. That is because the endometrium grows into the uterine muscle
and it is not visible. Even with imaging tests.
Generally, if a Doctor does a lot of ablations and hysterectomys then it's possible the Doctor might recognize a problem with respect to symptoms and the out come of past patients.
I've been surprised at the amount of Gynecologists who have a lack of understanding with these kinds of problems.
I went through 4 gynecologists and a reproductive endocrinologist.
I didn't go the ablation route. I opted for the hysterectomy. My big symptom was pain though.
kat
snowbug
04-22-2003, 09:38 PM
This sounds very much like what I am experiencing with my periods now--a total nightmare on the days I have to be in classes or out running errands. On the worst days I have to visit the restroom every 1/2 hour, and sleeping at night is very complicated and usually involves a bunch of towels. I am 37 and it has been suggested that I may be starting perimenopause. I had two periods this month 14 days apart, and the second one included some of the brownish type you describe.
The aggrevating thing is, when my son was born in 2000 (planned C-section due to full placenta previa), the MD was concerned about my bleeding after delivery and said if it was bad they might have to remove my uterus. I have been wishing that they had ever since!!!!
The aggrevating thing is, when my son was born in 2000 (planned C-section due to full placenta previa), the MD was concerned about my bleeding after delivery and said if it was bad they might have to remove my uterus. I have been wishing that they had ever since!!!!
Mat54
04-24-2003, 09:16 AM
Hi - I'm new here too. I've just come off a 4 week period - very heavy. I'm anemic and in general feel like garbage. I was sent on to the Gyn and right now I'm on birth control. I took 2 a day for the 1st week and now I'm taking one a day. I'm supposed to skip the dummy pills and take another pack right on top of these. Right now I'm waiting for the results of a biopsy and we'll take it from there. This is the first week I've been period free.
I'm almost 49 and personally I'd vote for a hysterectomy for myself - because there's no way I want to keep going through this.
I'm almost 49 and personally I'd vote for a hysterectomy for myself - because there's no way I want to keep going through this.
feelingyoung
05-08-2003, 09:57 PM
I happen to be going through the same thing. However, I tried the pill and it made me sick. It wasn't like when I was 18-21 at all. this time i got a bad reaction from the pill. I had the D & C also. My next option is the same as yours. IUD, but you still have periods. and I'm at the point where I don't want one anymore. I had my fair share and I don't plan on having anymore children. So why not the ballooning? well it turns out you can still have periods, plus if you are single, you must also add tubalization (sterilzation) or you can't have the procedure. I am now inquiring about this laparoscopic surgery, I hear its better than vaginal surgery. Thats the topic I am asking about
Mary49
05-10-2003, 01:11 AM
I have heavy flooding as well, usually on my 3rd day of period. This last time I was standing up folding clothes and I felt a rush of blood and went right through my clothes. Good thing I was home.
My doctor put me on progesterone which seemed to help for a couple months but not this month.
Plus I get headaches now every day of my period. so tired of this.
My doctor put me on progesterone which seemed to help for a couple months but not this month.
Plus I get headaches now every day of my period. so tired of this.
action
05-10-2003, 09:35 AM
Wish I had the answer to this one! I had an 80 day period starting on Nwe Years Eve and put it down to the Implanon implant I was using as the progesterone part of my HRT (I also have an oestrogen implant). The bleeding eventually stopped with the use of oral progesterone but seems to start up again when the dose is reduced. I go and see the gynae at the end of the month and if she offers me a hysterectomy I shall cheer! At 54 I no longer need the hassle :mad:
Ssusanns
05-14-2003, 10:45 AM
I had the flooding, periods every 2 weeks, etc.
I had the ablation (D&C first during the procedure to scrape out as much lining as possible) a month ago.
I have not seen a spot since. Even if the periods come back, they are lighter.
I think it was wonderful!
I had the ablation (D&C first during the procedure to scrape out as much lining as possible) a month ago.
I have not seen a spot since. Even if the periods come back, they are lighter.
I think it was wonderful!
declare40
05-17-2003, 07:20 AM
Hi everyone,
Since 1985 after getting my tubes tied I have had heavy periods and huge clots. As I got older they got worse. Pain,cramps,clots,hives,acne,major mood swings..ect ect.
I finally had enough and went for the tests and was told I was fine!!!!! Then the periods came every 16 days , heavy and major clots. It felt like my insides were coming out! I am turning 41 and will be meeting with the doc for surgery, I have endometriosis. this is after a biopsy and two ultrasounds. I am going for the Edometrial Ablation. I was told I was free of tumors and no cancer.
My mother had this done and has not had any problems.
Thanks for listening.......
Deb :)
Since 1985 after getting my tubes tied I have had heavy periods and huge clots. As I got older they got worse. Pain,cramps,clots,hives,acne,major mood swings..ect ect.
I finally had enough and went for the tests and was told I was fine!!!!! Then the periods came every 16 days , heavy and major clots. It felt like my insides were coming out! I am turning 41 and will be meeting with the doc for surgery, I have endometriosis. this is after a biopsy and two ultrasounds. I am going for the Edometrial Ablation. I was told I was free of tumors and no cancer.
My mother had this done and has not had any problems.
Thanks for listening.......
Deb :)