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Re: CONTRACEPTION: What are my options for contraception after an endometrial ablation?

From: Kris W (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:01:59 -0500 (CDT)

I too am 41 and planning to have this procedure done this summer. My OBGYN uses the Novasure. Do a search on it. I have already had my tubes tied, so I dont have to worry about the pregnancy part. I have never heard of the tubal sterilaztion syndrome. good luck, I am so ready to get rid of my montly cycles!

At Tue, 17 Apr 2007, Mrs. M wrote: >
>I am scheduled to have laparoscopic surgery, a D&C, and endometrial
>ablation (Gynecare Thermachoice) in a couple of weeks. I've been
>reading over the brochures that my doctor gave me describing the various
>procedures, and the one on the Gynecare Thermachoice has caused me some
>concern because it keeps emphasizing the need for highly-effective
>contraception after the procedure. I understand why it is necessary, I
>would just like to know what some of the options are. I am 41 and I am
>not sure that OCPs are still okay to use. It sounds like you can't have
>a tubal ligation because there is an increased risk of tubal
>sterilization syndrome. What is generally recommended for contraception
>after an endometrial ablation? I will, of course, talk this over with my
>doctor later, I would just like to have some idea of what I should be
>considering. Thanks.

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