Doc appt tomorrow

wcsis · 07-24-2005, 04:53 PM

I'm 42 yrs old and for the past 3 yrs have had signs of menopause. When I was 39 I missed two periods which totally stressed me out. I got it the 3rd month and it was a doozy!

Now I am missing 3 or 4 months without a period and experiencing heavy flow with much clotting. I went to see my Doc a few months ago regarding a tubal ligation. Unfortunately last week they told me that they could not do the surgery laproscopically due to the previous surgeries (c-section & gall bladder) scar tissues. They refuse to do the surgery in the old traditional way by cutting my belly open due to my weight and long recovery required.

What I have been discussing with my doc is something called Essure. They go in through the vaginal canal and insert a coil into each of the fallopian tubes. They also discussed doing endometrial abulation at the same time to cease my periods, basically they sear the inside of the uteris with hot liquid to close off the blood vessels.

I have an appt tomorrow for an Endometrial Biopsy to rule out any other issues that may be causing my irregular, heavy bleeding and clot problems.

Has anyone had any of these procedures done and can offer any info on what I can expect the first few days following them?

sindysassy · 07-24-2005, 08:23 PM

I am going thru the exact same thing. Let me know how things work out.

Cinnabar · 07-25-2005, 09:02 AM

I never had heavy or painful TOM until I had a tubal

and I've talked to alot of women since who say the same thing. Something you may wanna ask your DR about - the tubal may make it WORSE.

wcsis · 07-26-2005, 11:45 AM

My appt was canceled at the docs office (by whom and why is unknown) so I am rescheduled for this Friday 9am.

07-24-2005, 04:53 PM	#1
wcsis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 594 Gallery: wcsis Stats: 259/></153 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 7/20/05 (@ 237 lbs)	Doc appt tomorrow I'm 42 yrs old and for the past 3 yrs have had signs of menopause. When I was 39 I missed two periods which totally stressed me out. I got it the 3rd month and it was a doozy! Now I am missing 3 or 4 months without a period and experiencing heavy flow with much clotting. I went to see my Doc a few months ago regarding a tubal ligation. Unfortunately last week they told me that they could not do the surgery laproscopically due to the previous surgeries (c-section & gall bladder) scar tissues. They refuse to do the surgery in the old traditional way by cutting my belly open due to my weight and long recovery required. What I have been discussing with my doc is something called Essure. They go in through the vaginal canal and insert a coil into each of the fallopian tubes. They also discussed doing endometrial abulation at the same time to cease my periods, basically they sear the inside of the uteris with hot liquid to close off the blood vessels. I have an appt tomorrow for an Endometrial Biopsy to rule out any other issues that may be causing my irregular, heavy bleeding and clot problems. Has anyone had any of these procedures done and can offer any info on what I can expect the first few days following them? __________________ Marie A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey ... but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong. Goal 1: 225 (august 11 - 223.5) Goal 2: 213 Holiday Hotties Nov 1: 220.5 -- START WEIGHT Current Weight: 220.5

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07-24-2005, 08:23 PM	#2
sindysassy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ct Posts: 23 Gallery: sindysassy Stats: 245/200/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 1, 2004	I am going thru the exact same thing. Let me know how things work out.

07-25-2005, 09:02 AM	#3
Cinnabar Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Neverland! Posts: 5,020 Gallery: Cinnabar Stats: Half-Caf Soy Vanilla Latte WOE: Broken Snickers Snackers Diet Start Date: 10/10/03 217	I never had heavy or painful TOM until I had a tubal and I've talked to alot of women since who say the same thing. Something you may wanna ask your DR about - the tubal may make it WORSE.

07-26-2005, 11:45 AM	#4
wcsis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 594 Gallery: wcsis Stats: 259/></153 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 7/20/05 (@ 237 lbs)	My appt was canceled at the docs office (by whom and why is unknown) so I am rescheduled for this Friday 9am.