Uterine Ablation

[patch817]

I had a uterine ablation a year ago and it was a huge success!  I never got another period after.  However, yesterday I started to experience menstral cramps and very, very light bleeding - just a little spotting.  Today I am still getting cramps, bloated, and extremely irritated, all the symptoms that come along with my period.  Is this normal so long after having the procedure?

[patch817]

Thank you for the helpful information.  I am a 42 yr. old woman who has 2 children (10 and 5).  I had a tubal ligation during the birth of my second child and had the ablation last December.  As it turns out, I only experienced a few drops of blood but I find I am bloated, experiencing some cramping for approx. 3 days now and I am very irritable (PMS I assume).  I just thought this was somewhat strange a year after since I had never had a period since the procedure.  I lost my job in March so right now I do not have insurance to go to my gynecologist.  I was just wondering if this was something to be concerned about...

Thank You-
Danielle

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
In many cases, a very light period maybe experienced for 3-6 months after the surgery, and then it will go away completely. Sometimes heavy periods may return especially in younger women, and another endometrial ablation surgery may be needed. I suggest you to get it evaluated from your gynecologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.