If you have had an ablation...

[cupcake]

How old were you?

I went to a new doctor recently and inquired about ablation. She said I am too young to have the procedure. When I pressed her more about it she said I am too young to "make such a permanent decision". It didn't matter that my husband had a vasectomy.

She also mentioned that it wouldn't be permanent if I did it too young. My hormones would encourage the lining to grow back.

Is this similar to what you have heard? I'm 29. She said I could convince her in 5-7 years, but she would rather wait 10 years.

[gummybear]

I was 35. I had already had a tubal.

[derp]

Jan 28, 2015 22:53:12 GMT -5 cupcake said:

She said I am too young to have the procedure. When I pressed her more about it she said I am too young to "make such a permanent decision".

If you were TTC would she say you are too young at 29 to make such a permanent decision?

[cupcake]

Jan 28, 2015 22:56:41 GMT -5 lilmissladybug said:

Why are you wanting an ablation? I had mine when I was 28 and it failed. My Dr still said I had to use birth control because the risk of ectopic is high. I was 29 when I had a full hysterectomy.

I looked in to ablation because my periods are really heavy and more frequent after having kids.

I would love to be done with these periods, since we are done having kids.

Now that you mention it, she did touch on the ectopic risk.

[cupcake]

Jan 28, 2015 23:11:23 GMT -5 derp said:

Jan 28, 2015 22:53:12 GMT -5 cupcake said:

She said I am too young to have the procedure. When I pressed her more about it she said I am too young to "make such a permanent decision".

If you were TTC would she say you are too young at 29 to make such a permanent decision?

Nope.

That's mostly why I am asking. So much of the conversation was about me changing my mind one day. She told me she just met with a lady who had the ablation and regretted it after getting remarried.

I couldn't tell if there were legitimate health reasons to wait, or if she thought I am too young to make a permanent birth control decision.

[derp]

Little women, never knowing their own minds, needing their reproductive medical decisions made for them.

[gummybear]

Your Dr should not be making the decision here. YOU should. The procedure is safe and effective for women of all ages. So it grows back? I'd do it again. It is her responsibility to inform you of risks but to refuse to do it is ridiculous.

[mudslide]

I'm interested in the replies.

[wowhead]

I just had one in November but I'm one of the olds. I'm 42.

[dragon's breath]

Do I need a possible TMI disclaimer?

Then-husband had a vasectomy when he was 21 (we were lucky to have a doctor who would listen to us! We had one kid, and I never wanted more.)
I had a tubal when I was 25 and single. I still had to control periods with BC. (same doctor)
BC quit working for that, and eventually, I was "on" more than I was "off". I was lucky if I went three days a month without bleeding.  I was to the point where I was told to take two a day to make it stop, and it wouldn't stop.
Got the ablation when I was 28. It didn't work, bleeding was still near-constant. (doctor recommended it, performed by gyno)
Got "hysterectomy part 1" when I was 29. Left the ovaries and cervix. Gyno found several spots of endometriosis (sp?).
Still didn't solve the problem, it was as bad as ever. After more poking around, there were more issues at the cervix. So, had "hysterectomy part 2" (yeah, I know, it isn't technically a hysterectomy, but I can't remember the proper term) when I was 30.

Seriously, I love it! No more intense cramping, worrying about getting pregnant (although, you have to be getting some for that to happen ), no more periods.

My sister also had an ablation, it didn't work for her either. She still had to do BC, I believe, because she hadn't already been sterilized.

If you can't get this doctor to perform it, and you want it, find another doctor.

ETA:  The only thing that worked before that was the Depo shot.  And, that made me gain 30 pounds in a month, so I don't recommend it, but it did work.

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Jan 28, 2015 23:22:08 GMT -5 kooshball said:

@uwhuskygirl had it done at that age. I hope she doesn't mind me sharing the status of her ute. 

I don't mind.

I had it done at 29. It's been almost 4 years and still one of the best decisions I've ever made.

[ninjabridemom]

I want my tubes tied and an ablation. I'm running out my Mirena then talking about it. I'm also 29, I have 2+yrs left on the thing. I'm done forever with bcp and those types of hormones, and off them my period is hOrribly irregular and heavy. Fuck. That. Noise.

If my dr told me to wait until I was almost 40 before getting permanent birth control I'd probably have a breakdown at her lol.

[revolution]

I was 39 and my tubes had already been tied.

[hisno1girl]

I had mine done when I was barely 35 and my doctor asked a million times if I was sure about it since I had "so many more chances to have a family." He was  nice about it though, not condescending.

Also, I'd look for another doctor. She doesn't get to make those choices for you.