Pregnancy following ablation therapy: a literature review - 20/10/23
Highlights |
• | Endometrial ablation (EA) therapy is an effective alternative to hysterectomy in women with heavy menstrual bleeding |
• | The estimated pregnancy rate after ablation has been reported to be 0.24–5.2% and is associated with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and even mortality. |
• | Morbidly adherent placenta (MAP), which can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage associated with an increased risk of hysterectomy, remains a major concern when conceiving after EA with a reported 20-fold increased risk |
• | The risk of becoming pregnant is allegedly significantly lower after performing a second-generation technique. |
• | In this paper, we emphasize the importance of effective contraceptive counselling after endometrial ablation. |
Abstract |
Endometrial ablation (EA) therapy is an effective alternative to hysterectomy in women with heavy menstrual bleeding. Although pregnancy after EA is uncommon, the obstetrical outcome is poor due to serious complications such as early miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, invasive placentation, uterine dehiscence, postpartum hemorrhage and a higher rate of caesarean deliveries. Therefore, before performing EA, the patient should be thoroughly counselled about the risk of a subsequent pregnancy and the need for appropriate contraception.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Endometrial ablation, Pregnancy, Obstetrical outcome
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