Question 1

is a endometrial ablation dangerous?

Accepted Answer

An endometrial: ablation is now a routine procedure done frequently safely under moderate sedation or general anesthesia

Question 2

can a endometrial ablation be reversed?

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Not usually: Sometimes endometrial ablation procedures are "incomplete" and minimal periods still occur. The endometrium post procedure normally is  very thin or non existent  and unable to allow implantation after conception.

Question 3

does endometrial ablation cause a strong odor?

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Should not: It shouldn't, unless accompanied by infection. If you suspect infection becauseto odor, discharge, etc, you should ask your doctor asap.

Question 4

who is a good candidate for an endometrial ablation?

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Heavy bleeding: Heating or cooling the lining of the uterus , endometrial ablation, is a simple procedure performed to lessen the heaviness of the menstrual flow. Occasionally it may result in no flow   the procedure can readily be done under local anesth.  In the office. Ideal candidate is one who is finished with childbearing, has heavy bleeding, and prefers no hysterectomy or birth control pills.

Question 5

is it normal to have yellowish discharge 5 weeks after a endometrial ablation? its not smelly ?

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: It is not unusual to have a thin, watery discharge for a few months after an endometrial ablation. If it is yellowish you may want to have it checked just in case there may be an infection.

Question 6

endometrial ablation a month ago.  bleeding after non penetration stimulation, why?

Accepted Answer

Call the doc who did: Abaltion as that doc knows your case, u can have some bleeding as all of the endometrium may not be scarred down yet, it should not be heavy, if u were my pt and I do ablations in office i would see u for an exam and do an ultrasound to see how the endometrium looks.

Question 7

i had a endometrial ablation 8 years ago, 4 months ago i started having the signs of starting my cycle again? what can be done for the pain ?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound!: Should be done first to see the thickness of your endometrium.  It can sometimes grow back! Prob followed by an endometrial biopsy!  Have you been on hormone Rx ore birth control meds?  Esp if you start bleeding again and continue to have pain, see your gyn

Question 8

what is an endometrial ablation?

Accepted Answer

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, when fertility is not desired.

Question 9

is an endometrial ablation painful?

Accepted Answer

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 patients have some cramping after, but it is rarely considered severe.

Question 10

who can  get an endometrial ablation?

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Endometrial ablation: If your uterus is of a normal size, you don't have cancer, and you are not interested in future child-bearing you could be a candidate for an endometrial ablation.  You should have your dr. Check for reasons of bleeding before the procedure and i suggest an ultrasound to measure the uterus before ablation therapy.

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