After endometrial ablation most women feel the same as after a D & C. There may be mild, crampy, lower abdominal pain or mild abdominal bloating for
a few days
. There is usually minimal discomfort.
Does an ablation mess with your hormones?
It will not affect your own hormones in any way
and will not resolve hormonal symptoms like mood swings, bloating, and breast tenderness. Ablation does not provide contraception and you should not get pregnant after an ablation, so consider how you wish to prevent pregnancy following your procedure.
Do you gain weight after an ablation?
Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient’s weight
.
What are the side effects of having an ablation?
- Pain, bleeding, or infection.
- Complications related to anesthesia.
- Heat or cold damage to nearby organs.
- Uterine perforation.
- Green vaginal discharge.
- High fever.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Shortness of breath.
How long does it take to heal after endometrial ablation?
You may have cramps and vaginal bleeding for several days. You may also have watery vaginal discharge mixed with blood for a few days. It may take
a few days to 2 weeks
to recover.
How long can you live after ablation?
After a single ablation procedure, arrhythmia-free survival rates were
40%, 37%, and 29% at one, two, and five years
. Most recurrences occurred within the first six months, while arrhythmias recurred in 10 of 36 patients who maintained sinus rhythm for at least one year.
What is post ablation syndrome?
PATSS is a complication that potentially occurs following a global endometrial ablation in women with previous tubal sterilization. PATSS presents as
cyclic pelvic pain caused by
tubal distention from occult bleeding into the obstructed tubes.
Will I lose weight after ablation?
After the procedure, will I see weight loss?
Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient’s weight
.
How long does an ablation last?
Cardiac ablation usually takes
three to six hours
to complete (but it can vary a lot based on the type of arrhythmia you have). Afterward, you’ll be taken to a recovery area for a few hours where doctors and nurses will closely monitor you.
Is ablation major surgery?
This is
major surgery
. You’ll spend a day or two in intensive care, and you may be in the hospital for up to a week. At first, you’ll feel very tired and have some chest pain. You can probably go back to work in about 3 months, but it may take 6 months to get back to normal.
How painful is an ablation?
Most people do not feel pain during the procedure
. You may sense mild discomfort in your chest. After the ablation is over, your doctor will remove the guide wire and catheters from your chest.
What is your first period like after an ablation?
Most patients have a pinkish and watery discharge for up to a month or so. In rare cases, the first period after the ablation is
heavy
, but this will begin to improve thereafter. You should seek medical help if you develop a fever, pelvic pain not relieved by ibuprofen, vomiting, or a greenish discharge.
How do you know if endometrial ablation failed?
In rare cases, some women
develop cyclic pelvic pain (CPP) after
the procedure, which can last for months or even years. This may be a potential indication of late-onset endometrial ablation failure. If you experience back pain after the surgery, call your doctor.
Does an ablation last forever?
The expected effect of endometrial ablation usually shows up in a few months and
usually lasts for a longer time in most women
. About 3 in 10 women will see a significant reduction in their menstrual bleeding. Nearly 50% of women who undergo this treatment will have their menstrual periods stopped permanently.
Is cardiac ablation worth the risk?
Catheter ablation does have some serious risks, but
they are rare
. Many people decide to have ablation because they hope to feel much better afterward. That hope is worth the risks to them. But the risks may not be worth it for people who have few symptoms or for people who are less likely to be helped by ablation.
Does ablation weaken the heart?
During ablation, the
abnormal heart tissue is destroyed by burning or freezing it
. Ablation has a greater chance of reducing and even eliminating your symptoms and making you feel better. But the procedure is invasive, expensive, and not right for everybody.
