A 30-year-old nulliparous woman presents to the GP requesting information about endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding. She is unsure about...

Question

A 30-year-old nulliparous woman presents to the GP requesting information about endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding. She is unsure about future fertility. Which is the single most important point to counsel?

Accepted Answer

Endometrial ablation is intended to be a permanent procedure - pregnancy after ablation carries serious risks, and she should only consider ablation if she has completed her family

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Endometrial ablation is fully reversible

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Endometrial ablation always causes complete amenorrhoea

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Endometrial ablation is suitable for all women with HMB

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Endometrial ablation provides contraception

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Endometrial Ablation Counselling - Completed Family Only

A 30-year-old nulliparous woman presents to the GP requesting information about endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding. She is unsure about future fertility. Which is the single most important point to counsel?