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I had an endometrial ablasion two years ago and still having 5-7 day periods and heavy cycle. i am still anemic. should i talk about hysterectomy.?

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Dr. John Geisler answered

Failed Ablation: Failed ablations are common. You have 3 main options. 1) Progesterone iud 2) repeat ablation 3) hysterectomy.

Dr Newman agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I had an endometrial ablasion two years ago and still having 5-7 day periods and heavy cycle. i am still anemic. should i talk about hysterectomy.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Geisler answered

Dr Newman agreed

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