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For uterus over 10cm with heavier bleeding and cramping would you recommend endometrial ablation or hysterectomy?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Perhaps both: If you are not pregnant now, endometrial ablation to stop the current bleeding while you wait on an elective hysterectomy if indicated.

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

For uterus over 10cm with heavier bleeding and cramping would you recommend endometrial ablation or hysterectomy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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