Nova-sure treatment and pregnancy Posted: 04-29-08 11:38am
I had the novasure treatment done for
heavy menstrual periods a year ago, now I
have light periods with breast tenderness
and mild cramping. I am in a new
relationship (engaged) and we long to have
a baby. Is there anything to help
increase the chance of getting
pregnant.
Novasure-treatment includes PERMANENT
removal of the uterus’s inner layer –
the endometrium - in order to prevent
heavy periods (menorrhagia). Without
endometrium, a pregnancy is impossible.
This means that this therapeutic procedure
can be used only in women who are not
planning to have any more kids.
Women in perimenopause are usually
candidates for novasure-treatment. If the
endometrium wasn’t destroyed completely
there are certain small chances for
getting pregnant. But it is very important
to know that such pregnancy could be very
dangerous for both the mother and the
fetus. That’s why, using contraception
is recommended.
You may want to consult your gynecologist
about this.
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