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Endometrial Ablation
What To Think About
Regrowth of the endometrium may occur after you have endometrial ablation. This procedure is not recommended if you have a high risk for Reference endometrial cancer Opens New Window.
Do not consider this procedure if you plan to become pregnant in the future.
Although this surgery usually causes sterility by destroying the lining of the uterus, pregnancy may still be possible if a small part of the endometrium is left in place. This can lead to severe pregnancy problems. Reference Birth control Opens New Window of some form is needed if you have not finished Reference menopause Opens New Window.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF) 
(What is a Reference PDF Opens New Window document?) to help you prepare for this surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 27, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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