Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive gynecological surgical procedure that destroys the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, causing scar tissue to form that prevents the endometrium from regrowing and so reduces bleeding. It is typically used to address abnormal uterine bleeding, does not cure the underlying condition causing that bleeding, and is estimated to be performed on around 500,000 patients each year, usually by a gynecologist.
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Endometrial Ablation
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Can a person become pregnant after endometrial ablation?
Pregnancy is unlikely and carries high risk.
It is unlikely. The uterine changes that follow ablation make pregnancy improbable, and when a pregnancy does occur the risk of complications is high. Because of those risks, patients are often advised to use birth control after the procedure.
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Endometrial ablation (Wikipedia)
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Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive gynecological surgical procedure that ablates or destroys the endometrium, or lining, of the uterus.
Treats: Endometriosis, Medical uses
Typical medical uses for endometrial ablation include but are not limited to: Endometriosis Adenomyosis Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) Uterine fibroids Uterine polyps As previously mentioned, endometrial ablation does not cure any conditions, rather, it is used to control abnormal uterine bleeding.
Treats: Uterine Fibroids, Medical uses
Typical medical uses for endometrial ablation include but are not limited to: Endometriosis Adenomyosis Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) Uterine fibroids Uterine polyps As previously mentioned, endometrial ablation does not cure any conditions, rather, it is used to control abnormal uterine bleeding.
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