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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: flossie fiddler on November 14, 2023, 06:17:54 PM
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I’m now back in my room after hysteroscopy and fitting of Mirena IUD under GA. As far as the recovery team were aware, there was no polypectomy, but a biopsy was taken. I guess the polyp that showed up on the scan has either gone, or wasn’t a polyp at all, but will know more after speaking to the consultant.
Feeling a little bit crampy, but I’m now outside of 2 pots of tea and a plate of sandwiches so I’m now allowed some ibuprofen.
Fingers crossed will be going home around 8pm. Will repost back on how the Mirena is working out for me.
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Well done :foryou: :medal:
Don't try to do too much too soon!
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Well done Flossie. 👏
I had mine a few weeks ago, still waiting for results.
Hope your feeling better. 🫡
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Good news flossie
Lets hope the mirena works for you :)
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Thanks all, got a day of rest planned for tomorrow and then taking it easy Thursday and Friday.
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Glad it went well. Hope you're feeling OK.
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Good to hear it all went well. Mine is booked for 4th Dec, hoping to have local anaesthetic .
Let us know how you get on with the Mirena
Rest well x
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Hope yours goes well. I opted for GA, as I’d had a hysteroscopy before under LA and then had to go back for the polypectomy. The polyp hadn’t shown up on the scan.
This time around it looked like a polyp but they didn’t do a polypectomy so maybe it was just unevenness. Still glad I had GA though
Keep us all posted when you have yours, won’t you?
Good to hear it all went well. Mine is booked for 4th Dec, hoping to have local anaesthetic .
Let us know how you get on with the Mirena
Rest well x
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So, it’s a week since I had the hysteroscopy and biopsy and had the Mirena inserted.
Had a tiny amount of post op spotting for 3 days but the bleeding has now stopped completely. Bearing in mind I had started yet another bleed 2 days before the op, I’m well pleased so far. I had minimal cramping, and as of Saturday I’m just not aware of the Mirena.
The worst thing was the post GA constipation. By Friday I was out shopping for senna 😵💫. But a couple of doses did the trick and I feel great now.
No more sluggish mornings feeling hungover from the Utrogestan. I hope it all stays this way 🤞
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hi Flossie, its good to hear that everything has settled and that the Mirena is all good as well. You must be so relieved!
Could I ask (as this is coming up for me - in fact, am sitting next to phone waiting for phone appt with my GP to just chat about the options ahead..): are you also using patches for the estrogen to go alongside the Mirena?
thanks :)
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Oh out and about already, Well Done :medal:
Mum swore by prunes with figs ::). Can't remember the product name but it's a soft fudge-like sweetie, she would chew half every night.
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Yes, I’m using Evorel 50 patches. They’ve always been great for me. The problem has always been the progesterone/progestogen causing bleeding. Been on Evorel Conti and Utrogestan but was still getting bleeds. So far the Mirena agrees with me. I was on Trinordiol for many years for contraception and the progesterone is the same as in that. I didn’t have any issues then, so I was cautiously hopeful about the coil.
hi Flossie, its good to hear that everything has settled and that the Mirena is all good as well. You must be so relieved!
Could I ask (as this is coming up for me - in fact, am sitting next to phone waiting for phone appt with my GP to just chat about the options ahead..): are you also using patches for the estrogen to go alongside the Mirena?
thanks :)
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Thanks. I rested the day after the procedure and the day after that I was able to attend a friend’s funeral. From then on I felt fine apart from the 💩 issues! The senna worked a treat though.
Oh out and about already, Well Done :medal:
Mum swore by prunes with figs ::). Can't remember the product name but it's a soft fudge-like sweetie, she would chew half every night.
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Oh sorry about your friend :'( :-\ . Was it a good send off?
Little steps ;-)
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It was a very positive send off, he was very popular.
Oh sorry about your friend :'( :-\ . Was it a good send off?
Little steps ;-)
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Celebration then ........
Any plans today?
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Glad it all went well.
Im due to have my first hysteroscopy for abnormal post menopausal bleeding in the next couple of weeks, am Im terrified. I find smears difficult and painful and avoided having one for > 10 years. The vaginal scan was very uncomfortable and Im recently using vaginal oestrogen in addition to my utrogeston and oestrogel.
Ive pleaded for a GA as well. I just know it would be a disaster otherwise and i wouldnt be able to tolerate it. I saw a gyneacologist this week and shes reluctantly agreed to put me on the list.
Had they discussed a mirena coil with you beforehand? .. my fear is if it goes in it has to come out again at some point.
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Glad it all went well.
Im due to have my first hysteroscopy for abnormal post menopausal bleeding in the next couple of weeks, am Im terrified. I find smears difficult and painful and avoided having one for > 10 years. The vaginal scan was very uncomfortable and Im recently using vaginal oestrogen in addition to my utrogeston and oestrogel.
Ive pleaded for a GA as well. I just know it would be a disaster otherwise and i wouldnt be able to tolerate it. I saw a gyneacologist this week and shes reluctantly agreed to put me on the list.
Had they discussed a mirena coil with you beforehand? .. my fear is if it goes in it has to come out again at some point.
I’m glad you’re pushing for GA. I would every time. I don’t have problems with smears or scans but I’d rather be oblivious to a hysteroscopy.
The Mirena was discussed beforehand. I had asked if it could be fitted at the same time as the rest of the procedure, and it was no problem. It’s licensed for 4 years for HRT use. Mine is due to be removed, and hopefully a new one inserted, in November 2027.
So far so good. It’s 2 weeks tomorrow, and apart from 3 days of minor cramps straight after the op, and some minimal cramps for the last couple of days (which have now gone, and don’t even need pain killers) all is good. Have had no further bleeding as yet.
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Reporting back on hysteroscopy today: they applied local anaesthetic, but then getting camera in deep enough was painful...so was given option of gas and air; that made me nearly pass out! So she decided to halt procedure, and they will do it under GA in a week or so. Am so relieved. She did spot a polyp with the camera, so that will be removed when I go in along with doing biopsy and inserting the Mirena.
Have to say, cannot fault the doc (was relieved she was female) and nurse team, they were so good.
So, hopefully it will all work out under GA!
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Hope yours goes well. I opted for GA, as I’d had a hysteroscopy before under LA and then had to go back for the polypectomy. The polyp hadn’t shown up on the scan.
This time around it looked like a polyp but they didn’t do a polypectomy so maybe it was just unevenness. Still glad I had GA though
Keep us all posted when you have yours, won’t you?
Good to hear it all went well. Mine is booked for 4th Dec, hoping to have local anaesthetic .
Let us know how you get on with the Mirena
Rest well x
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AnMa, have you had the GA yet? How did it all go?
Still all good here. Have had a little bit of cramping and a little spotting 3 weeks after the procedure, but other than that, just occasional cramping.
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:foryou: :foryou: both
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Hi Flossie fiddler - the GA is on 20th Dec. Am still bleeding and cramping from the 'failed' procedure last Monday. Hope things settle for you soon.
In hindsight I'm actually glad it didn't work (the hysteroscopy), its given me time to think - have decided I don't want the Mirena. Going to talk to GP about Evorel Conti patches. After my experience last week, just can't bear the idea of anything being up there or any amount of time!
Will keep you posted :)