A female asked:
i'm 44 and i had the uterine ablation done a few years ago but i continue to have heavy/painful periods. now i want another baby, possible?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Doubt it: Having a uterine wall that is strong/ lush enough to maintain a pregnancy is not guaranteed by menstrual cramps.Your OBGYN or a fertility center could do some serial studies to see if you could carry a pregnancy.
Answered on Mar 22, 2020
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered
34 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Can happen: Especially, since you were so young when you had the ablation
A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Not uncommon: The wall is burnt, but still needs to come off. Actually heavy bleeding not uncommon.
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered
34 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Need an exam: Follow with your GYN. It is possible that this is most likely uterine bleeding, and that the ablation is not working anymore
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A female asked:
Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Uterine ablation: After a uterine ablation, the bleeding is usually much reduced, which is the reason for the ablation to be done. If the bleeding remains "heavy", see ... Read More
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