What are the odds of getting pregnant after an ablation

February 11, 2020Articles

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NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation is a one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the endometrium (the lining of the uterus - the part that causes the bleeding) with a quick delivery of radio frequency energy.
Can you have baby after ablation?
Can you get pregnant 5 years after an ablation?

An Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus. Endometrial ablation is used to treat many causes of heavy bleeding. In most cases, women with heavy bleeding are treated first with medication. If heavy bleeding cannot be controlled with medication, endometrial ablation may be used.

Unfortunately, in most cases, women who have performed endometrial ablation will not be able to conceive a child. Though there are still some women who may be able to have a baby after this procedure, their number is rather small and the prospects are discouraging. Since part of or all of the endometrial lining is destroyed during the ablation procedure, pregnancy after endometrial ablation can be really risky for both the mother and the child. Again, the chances of pregnancy after endometrial ablation are possible but not without significant health risks.

Even if a woman gets pregnant, the risk of miscarriage as well as abnormalities in birth is greatly increased. Most women who have had this procedure are advised against getting pregnant as the pregnancy may be both difficult and dangerous.

It is, therefore, my recommendation that after IVF to consider a Gestational Carrier.

A longitudinal study on women who conceived after an endometrial ablation shows the risk of abnormal fetal growth, genetic abnormalities such as trisomy, defects in the neural tube, and stunted growth.

Apart from the risks to the fetus, there are several risks to the mother as well. Any diseases that the pregnant woman may have had before the pregnancy may be exacerbated. There is an increased risk of developing preeclampsia as well as gestational diabetes. According to the research, a majority of women with pregnancies after endometrial ablation were admitted several times in the hospital due to pregnancy complications throughout the pregnancy. The morbidity rate was 26%. About 42% cases ended up in premature birth, and about 71% cases had a cesarean birth. The proportion of birth complications was high.

NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation is a one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the endometrium (the lining of the uterus - the part that causes the bleeding) with a quick delivery of radio frequency energy.

The NovaSure® procedure can reduce or stop bleeding altogether. It is a less invasive alternative to hysterectomy and avoids the potential side effects of hormones. Anyone who wishes not to have children in the future may be a candidate for the NovaSure® procedure, but it is still possible to become pregnant after the ablation.

Take the NovaSure® Quiz to see if an endometrial ablation is right for you!

The procedure is safe, with no pills and no hormonal side effects.
It is highly effective: for 90% of people, menstrual bleeding is dramatically reduced or stopped.
NovaSure® is quick: a one-time, five-minute procedure can be done in our office, usually for the cost of a copay.

Your doctor slightly opens your cervix (the opening to the uterus), inserts a slender wand, and extends a triangular mesh device into the uterus.
The mesh gently expands, fitting to the size and shape of your uterus.
Precisely measured radio frequency energy is delivered through the mesh for about 90 seconds.
The mesh device is pulled back into the wand, and both are removed from the uterus. No part of the endometrial ablation device remains inside your body after the procedure.

People with heavy or long-lasting periods who do not wish to have children in the future may be candidates for the procedure. Your doctor can decide if the NovaSure® procedure is right for you. But if you’re sure you don’t want any children in the future, and your doctor rules out more serious causes of heavy bleeding, you may be a good candidate for the NovaSure® procedure.

Because NovaSure® treats the lining of the uterus, your chances of getting pregnant after the ablation procedure will be reduced. However, if you are sexually active, it is still possible to get pregnant. A pregnancy after an ablation is very dangerous for both the pregnant person and the fetus, since the uterine lining is not able to properly support fetal development. It is very important to talk to your doctor about what birth control you will use after the NovaSure® procedure.

Immediately after the procedure, some people experience cramping, mild pain, nausea, and/or vomiting. Most people feel back to themselves and can resume normal activities within a day or so. Be sure to follow any instructions from your doctor, no matter how good you’re feeling. A watery and/or bloody discharge following the NovaSure® endometrial ablation procedure is normal. It could start anywhere from immediately after the procedure to a couple of weeks afterwards. The discharge may only last briefly or up to a few months. It could even come and go, increasing after certain activities. This is quite normal and is expected with any endometrial ablation procedure.

Everyone is different. Plan to give your body about 3 months to fully heal on the inside and resume its normal cycle. Then, you and your doctor should be able to tell what your cycle and your periods will be like.

Yes! In a clinical study, 12 months after the NovaSure® ablation procedure:

95% of patients were satisfied with the results
97% said they would recommend NovaSure® to a friend
Doctors prefer NovaSure® too: Nearly 7 out of every 10 endometrial ablation procedures performed are NovaSure®

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

Can you get pregnant 5 years after 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. The most common procedures during or after an endometrial ablation are vasectomy or tubal ligation.