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Problems after endometrial ablation
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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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Treatment for period: An endometrial ablation is a procedure to destroy the lining of the uterus to eliminate or minimize the amount of bleeding during menstrual cycles. Th... 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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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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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kevin Howellanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
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 endometr... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kurssanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes : It's safe, effective, and very well tolerated. The safety profile is quite good . Typically it is safer than a hysterectomy - depending on the type/... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not usually: Sometimes endometrial ablation procedures are "incomplete" and minimal periods still occur. The endometrium post procedure normally is very thin or n... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel Pranikoffanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Should be quick: One of the advantages of the endometrial ablation is the quick recovery. This is a minimally invasive procedure; most patients are back to normal in a... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kevin Howellanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Endometrial ablation: An endometrial ablation is a procedure wherein the dr. Places an instrument inside the uterus in to the uterin cavity and then uses either sound waves... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Depends on type: Usually it involves either local anesthesia with IV sedation or a gen anesthetic. The procedure involves treatment, removal, or ablation of the endome... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leto Quarlesanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Stops bleeding: An endometrial ablation purposely destroys the "endometrium" or lining of the uterus, in order to stop severe heavy menstrual bleeding. It is normal ... Read More
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