What are the side effects of NovaSure ablation?

NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is not a sterilization procedure. Rare but serious risks include but are not limited to thermal injury, perforation and infection. Temporary side effects may include cramping, nausea, vomiting, discharge and spotting.

Can you have an abortion after an ablation?

CONCLUSIONS Medical or surgical abortion can be considered as primary methods of terminating a first trimester intrauterine pregnancy following endometrial ablation. The choice will depend on patient preference but also on the available expertise.

Can you have a baby after NovaSure?

Can I still become pregnant after the NovaSure procedure? Because NovaSure treats the lining of the uterus, your chances of getting pregnant after the procedure will be reduced. However, it is still possible to get pregnant if you’re sexually active.

Does NovaSure stop periods?

NovaSure is an endometrial ablation (EA) procedure that can reduce or stop menstrual bleeding. It works by permanently removing the endometrium, or the lining of the uterus (the part that causes the bleeding), with a quick delivery of radio frequency energy.

Can you carry a child after an 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 get pregnant, she should not have this procedure. Women who have endometrial ablation should use birth control until after menopause.

Does NovaSure cause weight gain?

Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient’s weight.

How long do you bleed after NovaSure?

If you did not get anesthesia, you will need to rest for about 2 hours before going home. You may want to wear a sanitary pad for bleeding. It is normal to have vaginal bleeding for a few days after the procedure. You may also have a watery-bloody discharge for several weeks.

Can you carry a child after ablation?

Can I still get pregnant after having endometrial 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 get pregnant, she should not have this procedure.

What are the long term side effects of endometrial ablation?

Any bleeding from persistent or regenerating endometrium behind the scar may be obstructed and cause problems such as central hematometra, cornual hematometra, postablation tubal sterilization syndrome, retrograde menstruation, and potential delay in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer.

Is it harder to conceive after an abortion?

In the majority of cases, having an abortion won’t affect your ability to get pregnant again in the future. Nor will it affect your ability to have a healthy pregnancy. In rare instances, a surgical abortion can cause scarring of the uterine wall. This may make it more difficult to get pregnant again.

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