HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does Heavy Bleeding After Endometrial Ablation Suggest?

I am a 39 year old who, after undergoing endometrial thermal balloon ablation approximately eighteen weeks ago to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding during my cycles, is still experiencing heavy bleeding during my cycles each month. I have tested negative for endometriosis, cystic fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and other related diagnoses. This month, around the time of my cycle (which started today), I started to lightly spot in the morning, which then suddenly stopped. In the afternoon, I noticed that I had shed a large piece of vaginal tissue, which was relatively white in color, but have had no other bleeding or spotting today. I am recently remarried, and do not use birth control, as I was informed by my doctor that after undergoing the endometrial ablation I could no longer have children, (although we are not opposed to having more children). For peace of mind, I still took a pregnancy test four days ago, which yielded a negative result. Is pregnancy a potential cause of this vaginal shedding? Is it still possible to get pregnant after my endometrial ablation?
Sat, 20 Mar 2021
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

The chances of pregnancy are very rare after endometrial ablation. However, if the pregnancy occurs after ablation, then usually it results in miscarriage and other related problems. Hence, woman who wants to be pregnant should postpone this procedure till completion of pregnancy. Also, it is to be advised to the patients undergoing endometrial ablation to use contraceptive devices after the procedure till menopause.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Heavy Bleeding After Endometrial Ablation Suggest?

Hi, The chances of pregnancy are very rare after endometrial ablation. However, if the pregnancy occurs after ablation, then usually it results in miscarriage and other related problems. Hence, woman who wants to be pregnant should postpone this procedure till completion of pregnancy. Also, it is to be advised to the patients undergoing endometrial ablation to use contraceptive devices after the procedure till menopause. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician