A member asked:

I have been having prolonged and painful menses for ayear now. my doctor suggested a hysterectomy but i'm reluctant to do it hoping that the symptoms will go. should i get it done?

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Dr. John Geisler answered

Ablation: If the biopsy of the endometrium (uterine lining) does not show cancer or precancerous, you can try an endometrial ablation.

Dr Samuel and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/30/2013

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Ablation good: An oral contraceptive pill may help and there is a new medicine called lystedalysteda which can reduce bleeding volume by about 50%.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have been having prolonged and painful menses for ayear now. my doctor suggested a hysterectomy but i'm reluctant to do it hoping that the symptoms will go. should i get it done?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Geisler answered

Dr Samuel and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

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