cramps and pressure after Endometrial Ablation

[boobird29]

Hello. i just had the Endometrial Ablation, Novasure done on thursday the 2nd, and I still have pain, pressure, and cramps. I barely bled afterwards. I was wondering if this was normal. i have alot of pain, pressure, and cramps. shouldn't i have more bleeding after this? i was told i would. Please can somebody help me? If someone can i would be so grateful. thank you

[Tamjen]

I had the Novasure procedure on 11/11/09. I was given "twilight" anesthesia, and had it done in the doctor's office (as they are set up to do that.) I woke up feeling fine. I never needed any pain medicine afterward - no Vicodin, not even ibuprofen. It has now been 9 days and I still feel fine. I had cramping that was no worse than during a bad period, and a minimal pink-tinged discharge for a couple of days. I am alarmed to hear so many people had a bad experience. My recommendation is that you ask how experienced the doctor is in this procedure, and what the rate of infection or complications has been for their patients. If they are not willing to tell you this information, you should strongly consider finding another doctor.

[marib1]

I had a NovaSure three years ago. It was a complete success until a few months ago. Now I am having horrific cramps overs the days I would normally have a period. The cramps are so painful that I cannot walk and am now taking Vicodin, as ibuprofen and naproxen don't touch the pain. My pain is between the navel and pubic area and in the center of the abdomen.  It is worse than the cramps I had before the ablation. No bleeding just terrible, constant cramping that brings tears to my eyes.
      

[6wkspostablation]

After reading the range of experiences post-ablation, I thought I'd throw mine into the mix.  My doctor and I chose ablation after my severely heavy period left me very anemic and with a very low hematoctrit level.  Before opting for the ablation, we first tried an IUD which reduced the bleeding but caused intense pain.  I knew going into the surgery it might not work because people who have adenomyosis (which I likely have) do not always respond to ablation.  The heavy bleeding may be brought in check, but the pain can worsen.  I seem to be falling into that category.  I had spotting for the first 5 weeks after the ablation and then I had such intense pain for 2 days (when I would normally get my period) that I was doubled over and had to lie on the sofa, take motrin and vicodin for 2-3 days.  I'm a competitive athlete, and no stranger to pain, so I don't think it is all in my head.  The doctor has asked that I see how things go after another cycle, but I'm inclined to proceed with the hysterectomy if I see no improvement and get on with my live.  Curious to hear how folks who eventually opted for a hysterectomy felt.  

[TAG6]

I had an ablation 1 week ago.  I had the mirena for 5 years and opted for the ablation this time around.  I was told I might need to take a few days off but that it wasn't that serious of  a surgery.  
I was sick from the anesthesia, which obviously did not help my recovery.  Four days after surgery I was still having cramps and was nauseous.  I couldn't imagine returning to work so I began surfing the web.  I was alarmed by what I was reading.
One of the issues I had directly following the surgery was the gas they used that I wasn't aware of.  I was bloated and very gassy and crampy.  It was difficult to decipher what was the cause of the cramping.  I didn't want to take pain medication because I wasn't sure what was making me sick to my stomach and didn't want to make the situation worse.  
When I called the doctor they said it really is better to get up and move around.  I explained  that I thought I was but I would be in pain requiring me to lay back down.  The next day I was determined to "get up and move around"  I guess shampooing my carpets wasn't what the doctor had in mind.  I read here several times, listen to your body, I 100% agree.  If you are having a hard recovery, take it easy, let your body heal.  I am a very active person so it was difficult for me to sit around but once I did things improved for my body.
O also wanted to note a 5lbs. weight gain following the surgery but again a week later I have lost that and more.
I am happy to report yesterday, 1 week to the day following my surgery I am back to myself.

[Sassymom1994]

I had the balloon ablation (thermachoice and D & C) the beginning of Feb. 2010 and I still have a very small amount of the watery dscharge...I am handling that fine...BUT the cramping has no pattern..I can hurt anytime of the day...It keeps me from sleeping at times...My dr opted for this procedure due to HEAVY peiods leaving me anemic, and weak. I am not happy about the cramping it does remind me of labor pains..I have had 4 chiildren!  I went to the dr 2 weeks ago because of the pain and they thought maybe I just had an infection so they gave me another round of antibiotics. I still have the pain, and I have my post check up today...We will see what my dr says about this....

[Sassymom1994]

I had a 4 week post op check up and told my dr about my cramping at times so bad it is like LABOR PAINS! He said he would aggressively treat me for an infection and see if that was the problem....I got a shot and a week prescription of a different antibiotic....He said if this does not work then we will just have to see...He said that there is a 5% of women that have this cramping after the uterine ablation on and off for a long time...I asked what the cure was and he said I would have to say a partial hysterectomy........LOVELY! I am praying this will go away....He said let's see if this is still post op cramping or an infection...I trust him at what he says.. I have seen him for over 15 years and 4 kids delivered by his practice...I have to go back next week to have a follow up from this visit and see if I am any better.....Will let you know how this all goes....