Hysteroscopic resection and ablation (plus Mirena coil)
Hi all. Strap in - this is a long one.
I had unexpected heavy bleeding around a week after my period last October (age 44). The kind of bleeding and clotting that makes you think something must be seriously wrong - cancer, miscarriage, prolapse. I live in the UK, so made an appointment with my GP, who sent me for some urgent tests. None of the swabs, smear test or bloods showed anything sinister, but the ultrasound did show fibroids in and around my womb and I was referred to a gynaecologist.
I bled almost constantly for the four months that followed, while I waited for the UK NHS waiting list to yield an appointment. By the end of February, often unable to make plans or even go to work a lot of the time, bleeding through clothing and bedding, and thoroughly miserable, I made an appointment with a private gynaecologist, who recommended an MRI scan and and options appraisal. Options ranged from do nothing, to medication, to minimally invasive surgery, to hysterectomy. Terrifying.
The MRI showed multiple intramural fibroids and one submucosal fibroid growing into my womb cavity, the latter of which was thought to be causing the heavy, constant bleeding, clotting and pain.
At the beginning of May 2026, I paid privately to have a hysteroscopic biopsy, resection, novasure ablation and a mirena coil fitted, under general anaesthesia. Naturally, I was nervous - there are lots of stories online and no guarantees. And always the risk of paying for something, only to need a hysterectomy down the line anyway.
The surgery itself was a breeze. I woke up feeling euphoric, finding out that the fibroid was gone and that it didn’t look like anything sinister. The surgeon showed me photos later that day and explained why it had been so problematic, suggesting that I should see huge improvements.
They sent me home with loads of medication, which I didn’t even take. Plus surgical socks, which were a necessary nuisance.
As per the guidance, I had some watery discharge and the slightest bit of blood for the first few days. The watery discharge remained for a few weeks, but needed nothing more than a small pad or frequent underwear changes.
I followed all of the guidelines about bathing, swimming, sex.
I’m still afraid to say anything too definitively, but it is now over 14 weeks following the surgery and I feel amazing. No scarring, as it was hysteroscopic. No pain. And most importantly, no bleeding whatsoever.
I really struggled to find honest stories with enough details to give me confidence that I was doing the right thing, so I really hope the above helps anyone who is waiting for this kind of procedure. Trust the process.
I had never even heard of fibroids until the ultrasound sonographer gave me the news, but am still amazed at how quickly something so small managed to ruin my life for 7 months. I am so grateful to my amazing gynaecologist for the care I received. Having the procedure done privately was worth every penny to get my life back. 🧡