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The progression of atypical cells to cervical cancer (if it even happens) generally takes many years so the current guidelines recommend screening every 3 years for those who're not at increased risk. Also, since most atypical cells resolve on their own, it's generally suggested that any abnormal pap be repeated before any treatment. Also to be considered is the wide range of experience of pathologists who interpret the paps, another reason for a re-do. Here are a couple of links:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/detection/Pap-HPV-testing
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understandingcervicalchanges/page1View Thread

Estrogen deficiency caused by ovary removal has many negative health effects so it would seem reasonable to take estrogen for many years afterwards. Even post-menopausal ovaries produce some estrogen as well as testosterone that aromatizes into estrogen for decades past menopause.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19702455
"Estrogen deficiency resulting from pre- and post-menopausal oophorectomies has been associated with higher risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, hip fracture, Parkinsonism, dementia, cognitive impairment, depression and anxiety in many studies. While ovarian cancer accounts for 14,800 deaths per year in the USA, coronary heart disease accounts for 350,000 deaths per year. In addition, 100,000 cases of dementia may be attributable annually to prior bilateral oophorectomy."View Thread


Here's an article about treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0015970/. This table shows % flow reduction of various meds along with side effects.View Thread

Did you have any of these symptoms prior to your tubal ligation? TL can cause some of these same symptoms. Google it.
The removal of ovaries has been shown in medical studies to increase risk for a number of health problems. Google "oophorectomy mortality increased risk." If I'd received all the necessary information, I wouldn't have allowed any of my organs to be removed. Not only were my ovaries doing a lot more than I realized, so was my uterus.View Thread

I've been in your shoes in that my doctor wasn't upfront about my diagnosis and prognosis. He overtreated me and caused permanent harm.View Thread

Since Provera is typically used to treat a thickened lining, hopefully that will be the case for you. According to the above link, diabetes drug metformin is another option to regulate periods. It also treats insulin resistance and may help you lose weight. There are some studies in PubMed about PCOS and pregnancy. Good luck to you in managing your PCOS and having a baby!View Thread


You didn't mention your longer menstrual history such as if you were very regular for many years prior to February. Polyps can cause heavy bleeding but if they're completely gone, something else must be going on. Endocrine problems or clotting disorders can also cause menstrual irregularities.View Thread

Meds and their % effectiveness - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0015970/table/ch8.t1/?report=objectonly
The main document from which the above came - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0015970/View Thread
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