Hi melissa27356...Well, it seems you've been through the gammit with this ablation topic. When this procedure started becoming better known, it was said that in ablation, the lining of the uterus was destroyed, therefore no more menstrual cycles, no more periods, however a woman still needed to have pap tests every year or two because the cervix & uterus was still intact. Now it seems this is not the case, so I ask...what's the point in ablation? While it may reduce the incidence of periods & bleeding, a woman still bleeds? Nonsense! I fail to understand 'why' the medical profession would put a woman through such a thing when hysterectomy would resolve her problems forever! These days, the procedure is called "Novasure Ablation", & takes just 5 min. to do it. It's radiofrequency that destroys or ablates the uterine lining. I know of a woman who is 36 yrs of age, her husband had vasectomy a few years ago because they were finished having any more children & she was experiencing terrible periods. Her Gynecologist was pushing for ablation, but she wanted hysterectomy. The reason the Dr. was giving her a hard time about it was because hysterectomy is a major operation. We all know that, & she argued that point, & stressed that in ablation she'd still have to attend for pap tests, etc.etc. & down the road the bleeding just may start. Their discussion became a little heated, & she said to him..."I WANT the hysterectomy, & if you don't do it, I'll find a doctor who will". The doctor then said.."well, ok..I'll do it". Yes, it's general anesthetic, yes it's major surgery, & she will be sore afterwards, but those are short term things. At least she won't have periods anymore, nor will she be required to have pap tests.
It's fine for Drs to tell women that Novasure Ablation is the best route to go, or to dictate this will be done, but it's the woman who must go through it. Also, the doctors are not the ones suffering with horrible periods with heavy bleeding, terrible pain, & never knowing when the period is going to start or stop. Rather than the Dr. saying "this is what's going to be done"...they should be discussing the options, & let the patient decide what's best for her.
I for one will never encourage a woman to have Novasure Ablation when hysterectomy will forever get rid of her problems. There are a lot of women out there who seem to be wearing rosey coloured glasses when faced with the decision. They seem to be led to believe that the ablation is the golden answer to their problems. The Dr. lines up the patients...one after the other...because it's only a 5min procedure!! How do I know this???....because I do volunteer work at the local hospital & see the surgery schedule!!!!!! Believe me, I know of what I speak..Also...the Dr. sees the patient year after year for pap tests..(making money).
While I'm glad the ablation seems to have worked for you...you did say that the bleeding is returning & getting heavier.
Another thing...some drs will suggest to a patient that the problems may resolve themselves once menopause has taken place. If a woman is a few years from menopause, this means she will suffer for a few more years????? HOWEVER, the key wording here is MAY. The problems may NOT resolve themselves. I say...git 'er done!!!