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Uterine ablation
Uterrine ablation is a procedure used to destroy the thin lining of the uterus that bleeds each month. It is often destroyed with heat but can be done with freezing (cryoablation). Must be family complete. When performed for fibroid bleeding doesnt address the problem (fibroid) directly, may not work at all, and doesn't address the bulk symptoms often seen with fibroids (pain, urinary frequency).
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What is a uterine ablation for?
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How effective is uterine ablation?
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How can I address a uterine ablation?
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Anyone know what is a uterine ablation?
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Could it hurt to have the uterine ablation done?
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A 44-year old asked:
Will I get any medicine for pain when I go for the uterine ablation?
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A 53-year old male asked:
My fiance is planning a uterine ablation, what would be the 2 best procedure?
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A 53-year old male asked:
If you would have thermal choice uterine ablation and it does not do what it is meant to do, can I have a another uterine ablation?
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A 30-year old asked:
Has anyone ever had a uterine ablation surgery?
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A member asked:
Which is better a partial hystorectomy or uterine ablation?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Do i really need a paracervical block with a uterine ablation? I can't really afford it at this time.
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A 35-year old female asked:
I had an uterine ablation done almost a year ago n I have been experiencing a cycle tht lasted about 3wks now experiencing spotting....is that normal?
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A 51-year old female asked:
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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A 32-year old female asked:
Can you get ovarian cysts after you have a uterine ablation?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Does uterine ablation stop working after many years or should I seek help for drastic change in menstrual flow?
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A 45-year old male asked:
I had a uterine ablation 10 years ago, I have recently started spotting dark brown blood and what looks like coffee grounds?
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A 27-year old female asked:
In 2009 my dr. Recommended a uterine ablation, due to heavy bleeding we had our daughter. I was 24 at the time. We want another baby is it possible?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Had d &c and uterine ablation and still I am spotting all the time. Is this normal? Had recent pap and check two months ago and they were all Normal
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A female asked:
I had a uterine ablation 21 days ago. Ive begun my first period and its extremely heavy with very large clots. Is this normal sheddding afterwards?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I am 36 and i have had a tubal and a uterine ablation done maybe 7 years ago and my obgyn says i still have a chance to become pregant .
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A 37-year old female asked:
I had an uterine ablation about 2 years ago I have no periods but bleed bright red after sex?
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A 47-year old female asked:
I've been diagnosed with a 3.5 cm anterior subserosal fibroid. Sx's severe pain, heavy bleeding with cycles q 14 days. Uterine ablation good option?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Had uterine ablation 2yrs ago. Almost no periods, only a few/yr & extremely light. Im almost 40 & had unprotected sex 48hrs ago. Should I take PlanB?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can you have a uterine ablation to control heavy periods?
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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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A 47-year old female asked:
During an attempted uterine ablation, the doctor caused a small perforation in the uterine wall with the camera at beginning of procedure. Procedure was stopped. How long does this typically take to heal?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Is there any possibility that with a retrograve uterus, if u had a boiling water uterine ablation, it cld somehow hurt ur kidneys? Thanks.
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A 41-year old female asked:
Will a uterine ablation help pain and heavy bleeding from fibroids..I have that option or a hysterectomy. 41 years old..No children. Severely anemic.
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A 40-year old female asked:
3dys post uterine ablation. 100.2 fever, dizziness, fatigue, pain near kidneys/ovaries. No symptoms until last couple hours. Dr closed, when 2 worry?
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A 46-year old female asked:
During a CT exam of lumbar area due to pain in lower back and hips my OB discovered a cyst on my left ovary 34mm, it has grown 10mm in the last year. I am postmenopausal had uterine ablation and have bowel problems. What should I be asking my doc?
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