I had an ablation April of 2007, and have not had a period yet. I can tell I am still cycling, because I get the migraines I always have gotten along with AF, but no bleeding. Besides having PCOS, I also have a few fibroids and have had some polyps removed. My periods were horrible. I could not be more that 15 minutes from a bathroom because somedays I had to change pad that often or risk total embarrassment.
I am happy I had the ablation, but it was rough to accept that I would not be able to have any children after it. My Dr told me I did not have much chance of getting pregnant anyway, with all my issues, and with the fibroids and PCOS, had a higher chance of miscarriage if I did get PG. But I have spent the last year in mourning and in therapy. Having a baby (actually being pregnant - cause I know I can still adopt) was the one dream in my life that I 'knew' would happen. It was really hard to let go of.
When I woke up from the ablation my dr was standing over me telling me 'its's all finished'. I burst into tears because what I was hearing was my life and dreams were over.
Ablation is a good option, but if you have not had kids and want them, just be prepared to go through some stuff emotionally. |