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After successful ablation 5/2017 i am having extreme cramping like birthing cramps with no bleeding. is it normal?

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Dry run: Yes normal, the uterus will still cramp in an attempt to remove a endometrium that is no longer growing post ablation.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/19/2018

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