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[Susie B]

Would you mind me asking why you don't want the coil? I am also having heavy bleeding, though not as much as you. I have been prescribed daily Uterogestan, which I am taking vaginally. The plus side is it gives amazing sleep, though it has lessened but not controlled the bleeding yet. I have been reading about ablation. Both it and the mirena ( or a lower dose version of it) is much less invasive that a hysterectomy, which is major surgery and I'm a bit scared of it. Saying that it does help a lot of women.

[jaypo]

Having had an ablation,some women don't tolerate it well,I was ok but two other ladies in hospital at the same time as me were in terrible pain and the end result for me was,it just didn't work.
I don't know enough about the coil to comment but having heard bad things (as well as good) that was enough for me not to get it but my fibroids were huge and I was told a hysterectomy would be the best option.
The op itself was fine, I had no adverse reactions at all and as it was done vaginally, I got home in 24 hours,up and walking about the very next morning.
I'm not trying to sway you in any way,it's a decision that is up to you and you alone,I'm just giving you my experience xx

[samson1706]

Would you mind me asking why you don't want the coil? I am also having heavy bleeding, though not as much as you. I have been prescribed daily Uterogestan, which I am taking vaginally. The plus side is it gives amazing sleep, though it has lessened but not controlled the bleeding yet. I have been reading about ablation. Both it and the mirena ( or a lower dose version of it) is much less invasive that a hysterectomy, which is major surgery and I'm a bit scared of it. Saying that it does help a lot of women.

I just don't want it as to experiences through family and friends have put me off it tbh and it might not work as a lot of women I know it hasn't worked for so that is why. There are different types of hysterectomy so I want an option after asking for a scan firstly. Anyway was in work today and I couldn't cope so I called Dr and she told me to start norethisterone tablets again but taking them 3 times daily until my appointment.

[samson1706]

Having had an ablation,some women don't tolerate it well,I was ok but two other ladies in hospital at the same time as me were in terrible pain and the end result for me was,it just didn't work.
I don't know enough about the coil to comment but having heard bad things (as well as good) that was enough for me not to get it but my fibroids were huge and I was told a hysterectomy would be the best option.
The op itself was fine, I had no adverse reactions at all and as it was done vaginally, I got home in 24 hours,up and walking about the very next morning.
I'm not trying to sway you in any way,it's a decision that is up to you and you alone,I'm just giving you my experience xx

No your not swaying me in anyway at all, I want this to stop and if after the scan they say as last time I still have lots of fibroids then yes I will be going for the operation as isn't it more dangerous to still have the fibroids there after the menopause as I heard it can then cause cancer.

Can I ask did you get put asleep for it? And how soon after could you go back to work etc? X

[jaypo]

Oh yes,it was a general anaesthetic, I believe they can do it keyhole also,they will always try those two ways first before making any incisions,as recovery is much quicker that way. I still wasn't allowed to drive for 6 weeks but I was up and about doing light housework in about 2/3 weeks but no lifting etc for the 6 weeks either
Xx

[samson1706]

Oh yes,it was a general anaesthetic, I believe they can do it keyhole also,they will always try those two ways first before making any incisions,as recovery is much quicker that way. I still wasn't allowed to drive for 6 weeks but I was up and about doing light housework in about 2/3 weeks but no lifting etc for the 6 weeks either
Xx
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Ok thanks for letting me know...even after starting taking norethisterone tablets yesterday 3 x day I woke up with worse flooding..its just scaring me it's something else x

[jaypo]

Try not to worry my lovely, it is most likely the fibroids,my flooding was absolutely terrible,when it got to be anytime,anywhere, I knew it was time for the op, I was terribly anaemic also and the ferrous sulphate stopped working as well,you can't go on like this,you're doing the right thing by getting it all checked out. Do let us know how you get on x

[samson1706]

Try not to worry my lovely, it is most likely the fibroids,my flooding was absolutely terrible,when it got to be anytime,anywhere, I knew it was time for the op, I was terribly anaemic also and the ferrous sulphate stopped working as well,you can't go on like this,you're doing the right thing by getting it all checked out. Do let us know how you get on x

I will do and thank you for your advice and just listening x

[sheila99]

I would ask if you can have a scan. You may find a reason for the bleeding.

[samson1706]

I would ask if you can have a scan. You may find a reason for the bleeding.

Yes I have an appointment done for one. Thanks 😊

[Gracie1]

Hello samson1706,
                How are you feeling this week? Are you able to get a scan? Heavy bleeding can be a pain. I have heavy periods every month, but last month was different. Heavy then light, now spotting on and off.  Booked to see a GP and menopause nurse, but in a few weeks time.
Hope you sort out your problem
Take care
Gracie1

[samson1706]

Hello samson1706,
                How are you feeling this week? Are you able to get a scan? Heavy bleeding can be a pain. I have heavy periods every month, but last month was different. Heavy then light, now spotting on and off.  Booked to see a GP and menopause nurse, but in a few weeks time.
Hope you sort out your problem
Take care
Gracie1

Hi yes I got a scan last Tuesday and got my results yesterday and I have no fibroids but lining of womb is thick by 21.7mm which now I have an urgent appointment next Tuesday at the hospital for a camera and biopsy as suspected womb cancer which now I am so petrified. Bleeding has got worse and heavier. I just have to wait for next results but my anxiety is through the roof 😫 x

[jaypo]

Did they tell you that? A thickened lining doesn't automatically mean cancer,it's quite common in fact but I understand your anxiety,please do let us know how you get on xx

[samson1706]

Did they tell you that? A thickened lining doesn't automatically mean cancer,it's quite common in fact but I understand your anxiety,please do let us know how you get on xx

Hi yes doctor told me that...I know I shouldn't worry as of yet but I can't help it. I will let you all know as soon as I get the results xx

[samson1706]

Did they tell you that? A thickened lining doesn't automatically mean cancer,it's quite common in fact but I understand your anxiety,please do let us know how you get on xx

Well just got my biopsy results back from the hysteroscopy and it's benign! Phew , so I'm referred back to my GP but I know she will push for the mirena coil which I will refuse again as doctor said in hospital there are other alternatives than the coil....does anyone know from their experience of heavy non stop periods what other alternatives I could ask for?

Much appreciated 😊