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Hello Ladies,
My first time on this site so bare with me :). I had the Her Option procedure done on 10/14/2010. I have had 4 children naturally but never had pain like this in my life. The procedure was supposed to be easy. I took my meds to soften my cervix but when my doctor began she quickly realized my uterus was tilted and tried to get the probe in many times while i tried not to scream in pain. It was so painful i couldn't stop shaking! She said she had done them for 5 yrs but never had this problem with a woman that has had 4 children. Once the probe was in (my pain lessened) she decided that she better make sure the ice layer was thick enough to become effective since my uterus was tilted. Afterwards for about 20 mins i felt fine. My doctor told me to get home soon as possible to lay down. Prior to arriving home the pain kicked in and i was actually crying (i don't cry from pain) but this was so intense, like knives in me. This pain went on for days and i haven't been about to walk or move from my bed for over 3 days. When i did finally get out of bed walking was so painful (like charlie horses and knives in my pelvic area). Then to my horror a large piece of gauze fell out of me. The doctor must have forgot to take one out it had been in me for 4 days. When i called her she said that would not cause the pain and to go to the hospital so she could check me. She found no other gauze but I am still concerned. Why do i still have pain and bleeding. My bleeding is bright red and like a period. she said it should stop soon but i wanted to know if anyone else has ever experienced this after has Her Option?
Sorry for the long story :(
Thank You!
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thank you for these comments i was just given this option by a new GYN female that checked me for 3 min in the office she was a russian doctor, maybe she wasnt use to black woman because all the patients i saw come in were caucasian. i will not have this procedure i already had pelvic pain and its worst than having children
March 17, 2011 - 1:28pmThis Comment
So 10-14-2010, how are you doing? Feelling better yet? I had mine done on 10-21, so I am almost 3 weeks out. I am still a bit spotty, and feeling better. I've tried to be gentle to myself. At first I was feeling pretty whimpy that I didn't bounce back the day after like some other ladies talk of. Maybe they were in better shape than me to begin with, I dunno. Tonight I was thinking that even though I look fine I basically have a large internal burn that is healing. I'm pretty in touch with my body and feel like I still have a bit of healing to do. And thank goodness the spotting is lightening up. That seems the most annoying :) Hope your on the mend!
November 9, 2010 - 10:22pmThis Comment
I hope you are feeling better. I had cryoabulation on the 21st. My doctor put me out for the procedure. I can't imagine being awake, but I need sedation for dentistry too. But this was normal procedure for my dr. I live 10 min away and by the time I got home I hurt so bad. I took an ibup and 2 vicadon. Cried until the paid eased after about an hour. Then four hours later I felt nausea and couldn't bring myself to take anymore pain meds of any kind. On the 2nd day I layed on the couch for the day and today, the 3rd day I tried to make myself do more and I've started bleeding different from the watery discharge. So I'm going to take it easy for a few more days. Bummer that I don't feel back to normal yet, but I figured I was going to be more sore since I had my luminara app the day before procedure. That app really hurt and I had to take vicadon. I'm hoping the occasional cramping goes away to I feel mobile soon.
October 23, 2010 - 8:38pmThis Comment
Thanks for letting us know how your recovery is progressing, after just three days post-procedure. I hope to hear from you again, as your story and information can help other women going through recovery as well.
We wish you a speedy recovery!
October 24, 2010 - 11:05amThis Comment
Majorpain,
I am so sorry you are experiencing this after your procedure! It sounds like you are in contact with your doctor on a regular basis.
Bleeding after the procedure is normal, as long as it is not heavier than your regular period. Pain is also normal, and many women are given Vicodin or similar pain relievers due to cramping afterwards. Since you are only 3-days post treatment, you may still experience pain and need to take medication for relief.
I found one woman's story, that she had a good experience and recovery (do you want to read this?!): https://www.empowher.com/community/share/her-option-cryoablation
Other women had various degrees of difficult recoveries, and you can read their stories: https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/i-had-her-option-cryoablation-done-sept-23-2010-and-was-back-normal-activites-two-days
And more information about recovery time: https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/what-recovery-time-her-option-and-how-soon-can-you-start-having-sex
October 19, 2010 - 1:37pmThis Comment