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Has anyone had "her Option" cryo ablation procedure done for heavy bleeding,pms, cramps. I had it done four days ago and my doctor said to expect a watery discharge for about 3 weeks. I have extremely heavy bleeding and severe cramps. Is this normal?

By January 11, 2010 - 9:31am
 
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(reply to Anonymous)

I'm sorry you have been dealing with these symptoms for over two years! You said that you can wait until menopause for relief...what is your age now?

Have you considered seeing another doctor for a second opinion? Has your doctor talked with you about any treatment options to relieve your symptoms (and, are you interested in alternative/complementary medicine options?)

March 9, 2010 - 2:01pm
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Hi Anon - Can you clarify what information you're looking for? Are you concerned about pain or other aspects of the procedure? The more we understand your concerns the more others can respond.

You may also be interested in the information in the links below.
Take care, Pat

https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/how-her-option-cryoablation-recovery-post-menopausal-women-cancer-prevention

https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/her-option-cryoablation-after-few-years

January 25, 2010 - 5:29pm
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Anonymous

I am getting ready to have the procedure done. I am wondering about the procedure itself. I am having it done at the doctors office and will not be asleep. Has anyone else had the procedure like this and if so, what was it like?

January 25, 2010 - 3:35pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I had it done in the office, and the cramping during the procedure was extremely painful. However, once the ice melted and the water came out it was much better.

July 22, 2010 - 12:26pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I had the procedure done in May of this year. I also had it done in the office. I didn't have any problems. The pain of the procedure itself was minimal. About an hour after, I had some moderate cramping. I got home, took a pain pill and slept for a couple hours. I only spotted for about 2 days, then I got my period. It was a normal period. After my period I did have the watery discharge for about 2 weeks and it was heavy at times. I did get a period in June and I still had terrible cramps and the bleeding was just as heavy. And it is now July and I just got my period again, only 18 days after my last one. The pain and bleeding is the same as always. I am not happy with the results so far. I hope things change in the next month or so.

July 8, 2010 - 6:09am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I had the procedure done in Feb. of this year. I started a few days after the procedure as well and had a normal period. The first 3 periods after the procedure were just as heavy as they had always been. The 4th period was much lighter but lasted as many days as before. I just started again and so far it is light as well. I am hoping that as time goes, they will get less and less. I had hoped not to have a period at all, but I am happy that they are not as heavy as before. I use to have to wear super plus tampoms along with a pad. Now, I can pretty much get by with regular tampons for most of the period.

July 8, 2010 - 6:27am
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Hi fmfsd- Has this information been helpful for you? How are you doing? We'd love to hear from you, and hope you're okay. Pat

January 21, 2010 - 5:42pm
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Anonymous

I had the cryoablation done in July of 09 and am at the 6 month mark now. I never had the watery discharge or the passage of pieces of lining like I was told would happen. I also didn't see a reduction of bleeding in my regular monthly periods. I would have to say the only difference was a lessening in cramps(probably because my cervix had been dilated for the procedure). The bleeding has remained the same since the procedure. I am having it done again in 2 weeks. Hope it takes then.

January 21, 2010 - 5:10pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

O.K. An update on my previous comment. I had the procedure a second time and still have not had good results. I have had 4 periods already. Still have at least 1 heavy day and the periods last about 8 days now as opposed to the 5 days before I ever had the cryoablation. My doctor documented ice balls inside of my uterus as she performed the procedure. It just did NOT work for me. I wish I had not had it done and left well enough alone. I would gladly go back to my 5 day periods!

June 8, 2010 - 6:36am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I Tried to have the procudure but i could not take the pain i felt really bad i told the doctor i need to be but under she told me insurance does not allow this what are ur thoughts

June 25, 2010 - 5:01pm
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