Hi there,
Just wondered if anyone else has had this experience so as I can make a more informed decision.
I had my DS by c-section 10 months ago. My periods before pregnancy were 24 hrs, and required very few tampax (yellow ones).
Since his birth, I went back onto the same combined pill I was on before DS's birth and my periods are 7-10 days long, cannot use tampax as it falls out (sorry to be so graphic) and I have to change my pad in the middle of the night as well as goodness knows how many times during the day.
I paid to see a private gynae consultant yesterday and he advised after an internal scan that my uterus was thickened at 17mm (average should be 5mm). He advised a surgical procedure to take some of the uterus to check it's health (his words). I cannot afford the surgery privately and I have no private insurance, and the NHS list is 3-6 months.
Have you had this experience?
If so, what did you do?
All I keep reading is if you do not want any more children, an hysterectomy is the best option.
If you have had this experience, do you think I should pay for the surgery privately (I will find the money somewhere if need be).
Thanks for reading.
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Heavy periods since birth of DS - Consultant suggested surgery
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hsanders · 30/11/2005 10:14
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