ask: Long term results from Her Option Uterine Cryoablation Therapy System
I had my Her Option Uterine Cryoablation Therapy System done two years ago April. I was 49 at the time. I have been looking for ladies that had the same procedure (with 1+ years since surgery) to see what their thoughts are i.e. long term side effects, regrets, plus anything positive. I am now pre-mena. and I am not sure if the procedure brought in on earlier then expected. I haven't "yet" regretted having the procedure done as living without ibuprofen, tampons and my heating pad has been great - I hope those sentiments last.
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Dear Owlhelper
Thank you so much for your post!
If you are premenopause now at 51, that's very common. Most women are pre (or peri) menopause by this age - in fact, many are by the time they are 40.
Have you seen our Her Option thread? It has nearly 200 comments from women who have had it done, or are thinking about it. I think you should take a read there and feel free to add your own perspective. You can find it here : http://www.empowher.com/community/ask/has-anyone-had-her-option-cryo-abl...
Tell us what you think!
November 20, 2009 - 1:44pmThis Comment
Dear Owlhelper,
November 29, 2009 - 9:51amI went to a radiologist last week to get an opinion on Uterine Fibroid Embolization as an alternative to hysterectomy. I am 52 and still bleeding heavily. He does not recommend this procedure for women overe 50. It sounds like you made the right choice with cryoablation as you are still doing well 2 years later. In fact yourn post help me to decide to do this over a hysterectomy. My gynecologist tells me the average age for menopause is 51 so I think you made the right choice (my opinion).
Thanks for sharing your story Owlhelper.
November 29, 2009 - 10:28amI had that done ten months ago. I in all my life have never had normal periods.And since I have had this done I have a light period every single month.I was kind of hoping I would not have one at all but I was not so lucky.Before the uterun cryoablation I was having very heavy bleading with lots of large clumps of clots.I could not go to work on my first three or four days and even if i did I would end up having to go home to change.My bleeding would last up to eight days.Now my periods only last three to maybe five but they are light and no blood clots. I am still happy with my choice.
January 8, 2010 - 9:04pmI had my cyroablation done on 4/8/2011 at the age of 43. I also was experiencing heaving bleeding with blood clots the size of quarters. I decided to have this procedure done when I passed a clot the size of a golf ball. My periods were heavy for the six days that I was on my menstraul. I have only one concern: I am experiencing heavy, heavy watery discharge. Is this normal and for how long should this last???? I am hoping that I don't get a period anymore. We will see what happens next menstraul cycle. I don't have no regrets having the procedure done.
April 12, 2011 - 6:59pmHi Anon
Thanks for your post!
This post-procedure discharge can last up to a few weeks so you may have some time to go (and yes, it's normal). I'm glad you have no regrets! If the discharge doesn't stop within about three weeks of your procedure, contract your doctor's office but what's going on right now is normal.
Keep us posted as to how your periods are after all this. I know this is hot topic on EmpowHER so your story will be of great interest to others!
Thanks for writing!
April 13, 2011 - 11:35am~Susan
Thanks for the info. Your comment has eased my concerns
April 13, 2011 - 4:11pmthey say it is normal to get that discharge up to 3 weeks post procedure
June 23, 2011 - 8:17pmI had the cryoablation done too this year and my doctor told me that there will be a heavy watery discharge for 3 weeks after the procedure. She said it was the only side effect of the procedure. It was only temporary so I just wore a pad every day for 3 weeks. Its was worth it because now my period is so much lighter! I'm surprised your doctor didnt tell you about the watery discharge.
January 18, 2012 - 5:24amI have Her option in August 2009 one year after it I lost my period and I stared gaining weight ,feeling the Hot flashes. I am thinking it has acelerated the pre-mena , I will be 45 in two weeks, not sure if I should go for a hormonal treament, Should I contact my doctor or it is normal?, Does any one have gone throught the same.
May 10, 2011 - 5:26pm