Impact of microwave endometrial ablation in the management of subsequent unplanned pregnancy.

Abstract

Microwave endometrial ablation is a safe and effective global procedure in the management of menorrhagia. Pregnancy and its associated complications after endometrial ablation are well recognized in the literature. Little information is available pertaining to difficulties one may encounter during procedures such as termination of pregnancies after endometrial ablation, and this is highlighted in this case. In addition to short-term sequelae, long-term implications of a procedure should be discussed. Preprocedure counseling is a very important step in patient management.

• Authors: Manisha Palep-Singh, Preethi Angala, Rani Seela, Raj Mathur
• Journal: Journal of minimally invasive gynecology (J Minim Invasive Gynecol) 2007 May-Jun Vol. 14 Issue 3 Pg. 365-6 ISSN: 1553-4650 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17478372 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
• Methotrexate

Topics

• Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal (therapeutic use)
• Abortion, Induced (methods)
• Adult
• Cicatrix (etiology)
• Endometrium (radiation effects)
• Female
• Gynecologic Surgical Procedures (adverse effects, methods)
• Humans
• Menorrhagia (surgery)
• Methotrexate (therapeutic use)
• Microwaves (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy, Unplanned