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How long is recovery after thermal 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.
How long do you bleed after thermal ablation?
You may have period-like cramps for one to three days after an endometrial ablation. You may have light bleeding or pink discharge for a few weeks after. It’s usually heaviest on Day 2 and Day 3 after you’ve had the procedure.
Can I use a heating pad after endometrial ablation?
For the first few days after the procedure, women can have pain and swelling in their lower abdomen, which could feel like menstrual cramps. To help ease the pain, place a hot water bottle or heating pad on the belly for a half hour at a time.
Is Novasure ablation thermal?
Endometrial Ablation-Thermal (Novasure) is specifically designed for pre-menopausal women, especially those who experience very heavy periods.
Which type of endometrial ablation is best?
Conclusions Bipolar radio frequency and microwave ablative devices are more effective than thermal balloon and free fluid ablation in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding with second generation endometrial ablation devices.
Does thermal ablation cause weight gain?
Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient’s weight.
What happens to your body after endometrial ablation?
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. You may have strong cramping, nausea, vomiting, or the need to urinate often for the first few days after the procedure. Cramping may continue for a longer time.
How long will I be bloating after endometrial ablation?
After endometrial ablation most women feel the same as after a D & C. There may be mild, crampy, lower abdominal pain or mild abdominal bloating for a few days.
Does ablation stop bloating?
Advanced Endometrial Ablation at The Ashford Center stops premenstrual bloating by gently removing the lining of the uterus, which means no more periods or bloating!
Does endometrial ablation cause weight loss?
After the procedure, will I see weight loss? Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient’s weight.
How long is the recovery from an endometrial 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 I get pregnant after a thermal ablation?
While the ablation itself will not prevent conception, the ablation severely scars the inside of the uterus (ANY type of ablation will do this, including the resectoscope). A pregnancy after ablation is at high risk for miscarriage and preterm delivery and growth restriction, if it gets that far.
What are the long term side effects of endometrial ablation?
– Postablation intrauterine contracture, scarring, and synechiae. – Postablation persistent or regenerating endometrium. – Central hematometra. – Treatment of CH and PATSS. – Ablation-resection procedures and endometrial cancer. – Prevention of CH, PATSS, and retrograde bleeding.
What are the pros and cons of endometrial ablation?
Not recommended for women still wishing to have children; it can create pregnancy complications