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Constipation after novasure ablation
A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
I do thermachoice: Depends on the shape of yoru uterus , thermachoice is easier to fit more uteruses, and I do thermachoice in the offcie, your doc who rec it should be ... Read More
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Dr. David Adleranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience
Either one: There really is no good answer to that question. The procedures are equally effective for most women. If your uterus is larger then 8-9 cm, your physi... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Hulseanswered
Gynecology 29 years experience
Yes: It is not uncommon to have bloating after an endometrial ablation. The lining inside the uterus was burned and needs to heal. The resulting inflammati... Read More
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1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Yes: About 25% of women will regrow part of their lining and have periods in the years after the procedure. Best wishes!
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3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jon Ahlstromanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 32 years experience
It is variable: Ablation is 90% effective in controlling abnormal bleeding but only 50% effective in stoping periods. It is normal to have light periods after novasu... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gregory Zengoanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 31 years experience
Depends ...: You should contact your surgeon as only (s)he knows the size of your uterus, possible fibroids and any other factors that would affect your post-op co... Read More
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1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Not normal: Most women don't have heavy bleeding or pain weeks after Novasure. You need to call your Ob/Gyn tomorrow. Best wishes!
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974 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Normal: Discharge following in the metria liberation is going to be normal even for two weeks. If you're concerned there might be the possibility of infection... Read More
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4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
47 years experience
GYN procedure: Endometrial ablation is a treatment to destroy the endometrial lining of the uterus. This is usually done for excessive or abnormal uterine bleeding,... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ron Eakeranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Varies: Most ablations are done with some form of anesthesia such as IV sedation, local injections, or even being put to sleep. I have found that most patien... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. William Jenkinsanswered
Specializes in Anesthesiology
An endometrial: ablation is now a routine procedure done frequently safely under moderate sedation or general anesthesia
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4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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