Has anyone gotten pregnant after endometrial ablation?

Conclusion: Although rare, pregnancy after endometrial ablation is possible. Obstetric complications, such as pathologic placental adherence and fetal demise due to a small, scarred uterine cavity, have been reported.

How long after an ablation can you get pregnant?

Women aged 26–50 years (mean 37.5 ± 5 years) conceived a median of 1.5 years after ablation (range: 3 weeks prior to 13 years after). When reported, 80–90% had not used contraception. In all, 85% of pregnancies from trial/observational studies ended in termination, miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

How long does it take for uterus to heal after ablation?

Your doctor inserted a device into your uterus to destroy the lining. You may have cramps and vaginal bleeding for several days. You may also have watery vaginal discharge mixed with blood for a few days. It may take a few days to 2 weeks to recover.

Can your uterus grow back after an ablation?

Can the uterine lining grow back following an endometrial ablation? Yes. It’s possible that the endometrial lining will grow back after an endometrial ablation. However, it usually takes a long time.

How long should an ablation last?

Cardiac ablation usually takes three to six hours to complete (but it can vary a lot based on the type of arrhythmia you have).

Do you still produce eggs after ablation?

This procedure does not affect your ovaries or ovulation. Endometrial ablation is a medical procedure recommended for women with excessive menstrual blood loss, the result of unusually heavy or long periods.

How do you know if endometrial ablation failed?

In rare cases, some women develop cyclic pelvic pain (CPP) after the procedure, which can last for months or even years. This may be a potential indication of late-onset endometrial ablation failure. If you experience back pain after the surgery, call your doctor.

Why am I still having periods after ablation?

There is always the slight possibility that your heavy periods may return after having endometrial ablation. An Endometrial Ablation removes the lining of your womb. In some cases post-operation, patients have reported continuance of a period. However, this is rare, and they typically are lighter.

Can you have a baby after ablation?

Pregnancy is not likely after ablation, but it can happen. If it does, the risks of miscarriage and other problems are greatly increased. If a woman still wants to become pregnant, she should not have this procedure. Women who have endometrial ablation should use birth control until after menopause.

Can I have IVF after endometrial ablation?

Conclusion: Ovarian endometrioma ablation using plasma energy is followed by good IVF/ICSI outcomes, suggesting that surgical procedure spares underlying ovarian parenchyma. These results consolidate those of previous studies reporting high spontaneous conception rate.

What happens to my eggs after an ablation?

You may not be able to get pregnant after endometrial ablation. This is because the endometrial lining, where the egg implants after being fertilized, has been removed. Pregnancies that occur after an endometrial ablation are not normal, therefore it is important to use a reliable form of birth control.

When should I call the doctor after an endometrial ablation?

Any endometrial ablation discharge should stop after, at the latest, a few months. If your discharge changes in color or smell, call your doctor right away.

Is it possible to get pregnant after Endo. ablation?

After an endometrial ablation you can still get pregnant because your ovaries continue to function normally. An early embryo has a decreased chance of implanting in the uterus after an endometrial ablation because the procedure destroys (ablates) the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.

Who shouldn’t get an endometrial ablation?

Women who wish to have children shouldn’t undergo an endometrial ablation. In this video, Renee Cotter, MD, of West Hills Hospital, gives a few examples of women who may want to avoid this procedure. Endometrial ablation is the process that destroys the lining of the uterus to eliminate periods.

When do you need endometrial ablation?

Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove the endometrium (lining of your uterus). You may need this procedure if you have heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Hydrothermal means heated fluid is used during the procedure.

Can you get pregnant with an ablation?

Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation procedure, and, because of the possibility of pregnancy, most doctors recommend a permanent form of birth control in women who undergo ablation procedures.