My name is Erica. I’m 38 and have 4 amazing children. 3 years ago after researching my options, I decided to have the procedure Essure/Novasure done. I had no idea what would come. My periods have become heavier than I’ve ever had, I’m also having my period every 2-2 1/2 wks. But the worst part is the excruciating pain I’m having. I’ve been to the Dr and had Ultrasounds, but my only options are to have a hysterectomy, or to be on heavy narcotics every month. But I won’t take the heavier narcotics and have been only using Motrin. Unfortunately Motrin doesn’t even touch the pain of having. The pain includes my entire left leg and my lower back and buttock. It causes me to throw up regularly. Ive finally decided that I have no other choice but to have a hysterectomy. This makes me so sad, and I must admit I’m not handling it all that well emotionally or mentally. I would give anything to be able to go back, and even though I researched it, be able to do a more in-depth research. Now I have the cost of a hysterectomy, and having to deal with the emotional side of having my reproductive organs removed. Much regret and sadness.
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