I had her option ablilation ( where they freeze the lining of my uterus) about two weeks. I am still having heavy watery discharge. Is this normal?
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Yes---the research says that a watery discharge is normal for 2-3 weeks following the procedure; I've provided more information below.
According to the Her Option site itself, "You may also experience a watery discharge for up to three weeks following the treatment as the tissue heals. This is normal."
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) patient education online brochure regarding Endometrial Ablation:
"After the Procedure
Some minor side effects are common after endometrial ablation:
* Cramping, like menstrual cramps, for 1–2 days
* Thin, watery discharge mixed with blood, which can last a few weeks. The discharge may be heavy for 2–3 days after the procedure.
* Frequent urination for 24 hours
* Nausea
Ask your doctor about when you can exercise, have sex, or use tampons. In most cases, you can expect to go back to work or to your normal activities within a day or two. Your doctor will arrange follow-up visits to check your progress. It may take several months before you experience the full effects of ablation."
You may also be interested in reading other women's experiences at EmpowHer with the "after-procedure effects" of endometrial ablation (most of them are related to the specific Her Option cryoablation), and many of the women do mention a watery discharge that lasts for several weeks afterwards:
- EmpowHer: Her Option Cryoablation Recovery
- EmpowHer: Her Option Cryoablation Procedure for Heavy Bleeding?
Does this information help? When do you go back to your doctor for your next follow-up? Are you having any other symptoms or "procedure side effects"? If the watery discharge continues past the 3-week mark, you may want to make a quick call to your doctor's office to inquire; it may be normal, but you can let them know your research has said the watery discharge is normal for 2-3 weeks.
November 17, 2009 - 12:53pmThis Comment
Thank you that helps alot. I am still having heavy watery discharge, i have no cramping though, but I am always tired.
November 17, 2009 - 1:03pmIs a quick call to your doctor's office possible? You are still within the "3 weeks of watery discharge" being normal, but if you would describe the discharge as being "heavy", this is more a description of the first few days after the procedure. Maybe a quick check-in with your doctor would be appropriate.
The heavy discharge, coupled with your response that you are "always tired", may be a combined reason to call your doctor, just at least so s/he can chart it for future reference.
If you do call, be sure to explain in more detail what "tired" means, as you could be anemic, stressed...or anything in-between.
November 17, 2009 - 1:42pm- Are you physically tired, and what does "always" mean?
- Or, are you more of a sleepy-tired, even after having a good night's sleep?
- Or, are you more of a emotionally-drained tired, perhaps from stress and worry that anything physically wrong?
I did call and they stated that it is still normal for my heavy watery discharge. I did let them know that I am tired as to physcially tired, that I could take a nap at lunch. I also get emotional, I think I am stressed out. Could this be also because right now I am going through my oldest graduating and getting ready to go to college next year. Maybe I just need a hug......
November 17, 2009 - 1:54pmHere is a BIG virtual hug for you! :-)
I used to work at a University, in the Student Health Center, and spoke with many parents who had their oldest son or daughter going away to college for the first time. My oldest is only 3 years old, so I can only semi-relate to the fear and anxiety you are going through (although I am in the process of "letting go" and have him attend preschool soon...agh! how will they know how to take care of him?!).
Is your son or daughter going far away to college? Do you have specific fears, or want to talk about it any further? There are lots of women at EmpowHer who have gone through the same thing, and we're more than happy to talk about it! (If you'd like, you can even start a new ASK thread, so other women can chime in and know what the topic is about by reading the subject/ASK).
November 17, 2009 - 2:26pmYes Alison, my son will be going out of state. My fears are letting go... while at work I find myself thinking about him and I cry... I try to occupy myself with my school work, and my other son. But, do you think having this abliation and going through so much emotionally that it is effecting more. Also, Alison within the past 2 months I have had my IUD removed, a D & C, my tubes tied and my her option abliation.
November 18, 2009 - 7:59amThanks Alison....
November 18, 2009 - 7:48amHello everybody, just wanted to ask if anybody out there can give some advice. My thing is that I have two boys ages 18 years old and a 2 year old. My oldest son will be graduating high school this year, and is going away to college. He will be going out of state, I am having a difficult time with this. I want my son to succeed but I am an emotional wreck. I try not to think about it, but as times goes on, ( ordering cap and gown, graduation pictures etc..) it is hitting pretty hard. I try to preoccupied myself with my school work and my other son, but I still think about it. You see my son and I have been through so much, and for me to see him going away to better himself and become successful is very emotionally hard. I now others have gone through this, so any advice you have is greatly appreciated.
November 18, 2009 - 7:56amHouse,
I created a new question on EmpowHer for you. I wanted everyone to be able to see your question, not just those who were following this ablation thread. You can find the new question, all about your son and college, here:
http://www.empowher.com/community/ask/my-oldest-leaving-college-and-im-w...
November 20, 2009 - 8:18amwell, it has been almost three weeks, and I still have the watery discharge. I am also bloated, which is not helping me at all. How much longer does this have to last?????????????????:(
November 24, 2009 - 12:51pm