Re: CONTRACEPTION: What are my options for contraception after an endometrial ablation?
From: grateful mom (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:39:30 -0500 (CDT)
Why don't you ask about the Mirena IUD. It should be good if you are in
a stable relationship and have had children vaginally.
Ask your Dr. what they think.
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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