share: Depression after Endometrial Cryoablation

Hi Diane

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry you have been experiencing depression since your procedure.

It's hard for anyone to say what has brought this on. Have you only been feeling this way in the last week? Since the procedure? Or have you had previous symptoms of depression?

Recovery can be quite hard and many women especially get upset at the constant discharge. The discharge, and having a hard time with it, are both normal.

I have not read anything about a link between this procedure and depression but since your cryoablation is so recent, it's hard to tell. A depression may have been with you already and you didn't realize it - but having to take some downtime after your procedure may make you realize you are feeling depressed.

Nobody can really diagnose you other than a professional. If you have not had a follow-up yet, please inform your doctor of your condition immediately. There may be a link, there may not be. But either way, you should get these feelings of depression examined as soon as you can.

In the meantime, we have had a great discussion and blogging session with regard to cryoablation in general - the link is below. Please keep us updated, Diane.

http://empowher.com/ask/reproductive-system/has-anyone-had-her-option-cr...

The University of Michigan Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin both have online articles, and follow-up resources, related to this very question: depression after surgery or other medical procedures. It may be helpful to know that this is not an uncommon occurrence, not something to feel ashamed about, and most doctors are aware of depression, sadness, stress...anything on the continuum, beyond just the physical health of their patients. You are a whole person, and can be empowered to seek help for your mental and emotional well-being, not just your physical well-being!

http://www.med.umich.edu/depression/condition.htm
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/973894971.html

Hang in there, and as Susan C said, the best person to help you identify the underlying causes of your depression is your medical doctor or other health provider. Depression, in any form, is treatable!

I agree w/above - especially if you suffer from depression. Being as you are familiar w/symptoms - I'm guessing like me you do... I think it's the finality of things.. But this is a good thing!!

I have my own question - what can I expect one month, two month - three month out? When will I know for sure? It's been two months for me - pretty heavy - shorter - but closer together... What gives?

I just had the "Her Option" cryoablation therapy done yesterday, July 8, 2009. The cramping was more severe than I had expected, but like Diane, I too felt a sense of loss. My husband and I have 3 children, and he has already had a vasectomy over 3 years ago, so it's not like we were going to have any more children anyway. But just the finality of it all seems so depressing. I've had terrible periods and PMS symtoms all my life, but worse since my last baby, 6yrs ago. I know it is a good thing to do, especially as another option to hysterectomy, but I felt like I had sinned, somehow, and that I could not forgive myself. The severe pain only made my depression worse, and the pain meds I was given made me sick to my stomach and cause vomiting, so I stayed in pain all day and cried most of the day. Is this normal? Do you think I will feel better emotionally after my physical pain subsides?

signed Michelle

I had the cryoablation on July 10th, 2009. The procedure itself wasn't too bad. I had cramping during it and for a few days after. But now what is the most annoying side effect is the watery discharge. I have yet to sleep through the night because I get "wet" in the middle of the night. I am trying some new pads that I bought. They are from Always. They are the very large overnight pads. They come in a blue package. So far for 2 nights they have pretty much controlled the wet feeling. I would recommend you try these if you have alot of discharge.
As far as the depression part of it. I have been feeling alot more emotional since the procedure. Not sure what that is about. I came down with an infection a few days after the procedure, so that could be part of it. I still have some pain off and on but I also had to go back to work and I work retail so I am on my feet.
My feeling on the whole procedure is, if the outcome is lighter to no periods then I will go through some discomfort and nasty side effects.

I read on a pamphlet that the watery discharge lasts up to 3 weeks, I'm sure it is uncomfortable, but hope that things are better for you than they were before...talk to your doctor about any questions you may have. Think positive!! Aren't things better than before?

J
I had cryoablation done on nov 30. 2009. had a period about 1 month later. horrible cramping for 2 days. this month (right now) have 2nd period post procedure. no cramps but all I do is cry. This has been going on for a week. My dr said the procedure has nothing to do with your hormones but something is very wrong with me. I was never weepy like this before the procedure. i need help.