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Re: CONTRACEPTION: What are my options for contraception after an endometrial ablation?
From: Mrs. M. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:15:34 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for your reply. I did research NovaSure, but my doctor uses a
different type. I hope it works for you! Good luck this summer!
At Wed, 18 Apr 2007, Kris W wrote:
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>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:
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>>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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