Comments on: Why You Should Not Turn to Endometrial Ablation to Deal With Heavy Periods

By: Steff

Steff — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:28:26 +0000

In reply to Kalin P. Thank you for your response. As I was reading this article I was thinking, I respect the authors opinion, however this article is one sided. Not everything is about hormones. It could be about the bleeding and what it is doing to the overall health of the person. Definitely an article that should have offered more details from both sides. Just my two cents.

By: Dora

Dora — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:16:57 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this article! I am having a hysteroscopy done on Thursday, and was a little perturbed my doctor did not want to do an ablation. Now I see the value in that. The hysteroscopy will find an underlying issue if there is one.

By: Mj

Mj — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:32:14 +0000

In reply to Kalin P. Thank you for your comment. I agree 100% with you! I just had my EA done 2 weeks ago and no regrets. I also had to get a tubal, d&c, and an ovarian cyst removed. Since age 12 my period has been long 8-10 days and huge heavy clots. It became longer and heavier the older I got. Only when I was taking birth control pills it was 7-8 days long (close to normal). Now at 46 I was bleeding at least 17 out of 28 days every month. I was on day 21 of my period the day I had my EA. Now it’s just some sporadic watery discharge for hopefully not too much longer. If for some reason the huge clots and lengthy periods return then I’ll get the uterus removed. I would recommend to try the endometrial ablation first if a woman is having trouble with her period like I had and she’s done having kids. It’s totally worth it!

By: Brandi

Brandi — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:13:11 +0000

I had mine done a month & a half ago. I am 45. I had a weird period that lasted off & on for 2 weeks at the end of October. Then no period until the end of January. I bled for 2.5 months with only 2 weeks of that time with no bleeding. I’m not sure there was another option. So far I have no more periods & it’s great!!!

By: KN

KN — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:52:54 +0000

This “article” is absolutely disgusting. Judgmental, ignorant, ableist sensationalism. I’m not for or against uterine ablation as it’s not a one size fits all choice. It most certainly has a place and that place is not for everyone. That being said, I had it done when I was 25.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:06:48 +0000

Definitely disagree with those calling this post irresponsible or saying you’re pushing your opinions on people it’s your blog and you’re very clear that it’s an opinion, not journalism or science or whatever. I really appreciate all the personal stories in the comments. Now I have perspective on my own “heavy” periods and I think I’ll try some other things before I resort to this. So thanks for the intel

By: Janeth

Janeth — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:36:19 +0000

Thank you for this article. I am 44 and going through premenopause. Irregular periods, clots, months with no period and then months when I get it twice. I was recommended ablation and I am so glad I didn’t go through with it. I encourage everyone to join fb groups of women who have had this barbaric procedure and live to regret it. Yes, BARBARIC. Women who love it for years until it all goes wrong. Fluid that has backed up, severe cramps, burned organs. And then the inevitable.. a hysterectomy. I get it that periods through this years suck but that’s not reason to burn your uterus.

By: Hall-Bryan

Hall-Bryan — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:02:46 +0000

In reply to Evie. How did u get on Evie? I was told ablation or hysterectomy due to anaemia and my heavy periods due to thick lining of the womb. Reading this I am glad I have. I have family history of differe t cancers and this terrifies me that it can't be picked up after having the ablation. I was not told this by my gynae. Thank you for writing this and for the helpful ppl thatve had this done as it has opened my eyes for sure.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:38:12 +0000

In reply to Kalin P. Agree. This article doesn't state facts. There are many steps that need to take place before an ablation would even be considered. It is not for women who plan to have more children. There are risks and benefits with any procedure and it is up to each individual to decide if the benefit out weighs the risk. The author is entitled to her opinion, but that's all it is. There is no science behind what she has to say.

By: Katy

Katy — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:13:35 +0000

In reply to Zondra L Heckman. LOVE this response!