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Reply: Novasure ablation for adenomyosis

Roses, I'm so happy this worked for you, too! I am now in my eighth month with periods just...

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34 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Novasure ablation for adenomyosis Roses, I'm so happy this worked for you, too! I am now in my eighth month with periods just...

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Hi Roses, Well, that sounds pretty good, given what you were dealing with! Another upside...

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RosesareRoses- How it is going for you???

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Reply: Novasure ablation for adenomyosis

Hi Gals, For what it is worth, I have had great success with topical progesterone...

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Rosesareroses and Hastica72, Best of luck on your procedures! We hope you will report back.

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Checking in after about three months post-procedure. I could not be happier. I have not...

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DbjaniKonar, So glad your hysterectomy was a good solution for you. Adeno Endo fibroids is...

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Hi B4gurl. brewcrewbaby, anon61862 and an 245648, I feel for you all!!! This adenomyosis...

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Hi B4gurl. brewcrewbaby, anon61862 and an 245648,

I feel for you all!!! This adenomyosis thing is the worst. I am 44 (I didn't mention age in my first post) and have had heavy, miserable periods since my first one and the adenomyosis symptoms for about 8 years although did not diagnose until about a year ago. I hemorrhage every month for about 1.5 days of a 5-day period. It comes every 21 days. Clots are constant and make a big old *splash*!! I have been in the ER from blood loss and of course I am anemic and have all those symptoms.

I also have the full range of estrogen dominance symptoms, which I believe has contributed greatly to the adenomyosis. After doing a lot of research trying to avoid the hysterectomy my DR thought I should have, (also tried Yaz for TWO DAYS whatta nightmare) I realized I would be crazy not to try bioidentical progesterone to balance out the estrogen. I got serious about eliminating all of the xenoestrogens I was using. No more body lotions or shampoos with parabens, pthalates,etc. The progesterone cream I use, (from Source Naturals brand-it is a good one) pretty much saved my sanity. I was hoping to help with the periods, yes, but it made me feel like a new woman, or rather, like my old self from 10 years ago. The depressing FOG lifted within about 24 hours. I was dumfounded and angry that I didn't know about this stuff before. You can all research this very easily--there is a lot of info out there. Suzanne Somers books (I know, eyes rolling) are actually wonderful. I am now in the process (have saliva testing kit from my new doctor) of nailing down which hormones I need and how much-and will get the pharmaceutically compounded versions. What I have been doing is haphazard but it still worked so well that I am excited to do it properly.

It is very important to note the difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic ones in birth-control pills and "hormone replacement therapy" of old. I would never, EVER take those.

The progesterone cream made my periods more regular, so at least I knew when it was coming. It also helps with cramps and "flooding" DURING my period, when I spread some directly on my lower abdomen. I asked the DR if this is really possible, or maybe it was in my head(?) and she said yes, it definitely relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus and I wasn't imagining it. I think it is not so effective if you have much fat on your abdomen but I don't.

Sorry to ramble on, but the cream was nothing short of a miracle for me and the only bright spot in my search for relief. I kind of want to shout it from the rooftops to all the miserable premenopausal women out there having the same issues! I use about 1/2 teaspoon 2x per day, spread out on thin-skinned areas like inner arms and lower belly. (I am down to 1x per day nowadays but you need to hit hard in the beginning.) During cramping or flooding i put about another teaspoon on the lower abdomen.

About the Apple Cider Vinegar, I take one tablespoon per day in a small glass of water. You can research in over at Earthclinic site--but beware, you'll be stuck at Earthclinic for days, sucking up all your free time on the computer. It really, really works for so many things but I'll sound like a crackpot if I go on and on so just check it out on your own. (I started on it for hayfever and sinus infections, not realizing it would help the periods, too.)

Brewcrew, I am SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT THE NOVASURE WORKED FOR YOU!!! "Riding the cotton pony"--you made me laugh so hard. My Dr. #2 was SO certain it would help me, and yet everything I read said not to do it. Of course, if it works and everything's fine and dandy, you won't end up on these forums looking for answers so there are very few success stories.

I am a research hound and it DOES seem like the Novasure is the best option of all the different types. (Thermal balloon, rollerball, etc.)

I'm still feeling 100% great and keeping my fingers crossed.View Thread

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It has been almost two weeks since the Novasure procedure, and so far, so good! Still...

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Jane, Such high praise, coming from you!! All of your resposes are so thoughtful and...

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