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Had thermal uterine ablation on june 13th and now on aug. 6th i just started period, and today is very heavy. how can this be? walls burnt off?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not uncommon: The wall is burnt, but still needs to come off. Actually heavy bleeding not uncommon.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 8/12/2019

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