Can you have an IUD after endometrial ablation?

Can you have an IUD after endometrial ablation?

All usual contraceptive methods can be used after an endometrial ablation, except for IUDs. If you are used to taking the pill, progesterone injections or if you have an Implanon and wish to continue these are all fine. Otherwise, you should consider permanent contraception.

Can your uterus be too small for an ablation?

A uterus larger than 12 gestational weeks or a cavity bigger than 12 cm has been shown to reduce success. However, patients with small intramural fibroids that do not result in enlargement of the endometrial cavity may be reasonable candidates for ablation.

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 does 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). Afterward, you’ll be taken to a recovery area for a few hours where doctors and nurses will closely monitor you.

Do you still go through menopause after endometrial ablation?

Does having an endometrial ablation affect hormones? No, endometrial ablation affects only the endometrial lining preventing it to bleed. Your ovaries continue to function normally so your hormonal status is not changing and you won’t go into menopause early due to that.

Can you get pregnant 10 years after an 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.

What happens to your eggs after an 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.

Can you have an IUD after endometrial ablation? All usual contraceptive methods can be used after an endometrial ablation, except for IUDs. If you are used to taking the pill, progesterone injections or if you have an Implanon and wish to continue these are all fine. Otherwise, you should consider permanent contraception. Can your uterus…