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    Uterine ablation is a minimally invasive procedure in which an implement is used by a gynecologist to cauterize the inner lining of the uterus. After ablation, most people do not continue to menstruate or have extremely minimal "spotting" during menstruation for a long period of time or permanently. It is typically performed as a day surgery in an operating room, and the patient is typically put under "twilight" sedation. It is generally not painful; however, some soreness and residual spotting can occur. The procedure is often considered elective since it causes the cessation of menstruation, but in some cases might be deemed medically necessary such as for the treatment of endometriosis or some other health concerns. People typically cannot get pregnant after ablation since a new lining cannot grow; however, pregnancy has occured in rare cases.
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    [[Uterine ablation]] is a minimally invasive procedure in which a gynecologist uses an implement to cauterize the inner lining of the uterus. After this procedure, most people do not continue to menstruate, or have extremely minimal "spotting" during menstruation for a long period of time or permanently. It is typically performed as a day surgery in an operating room, and the patient is typically put under "twilight" sedation, rather than general anesthesia. It is generally not painful. However, some soreness and residual spotting can occur. In some cases the procedure might be deemed medically necessary such as for the treatment of endometriosis or some other health concerns. After ablation, it is more difficult to get pregnant, but pregnancies are still possible, and have happened in some cases.
    <ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/endometrial-ablation |title= Endometrial Ablation |website= Johns Hoppkins Medicine |access-date= 20 May 2021 |quote= You may not be able to get pregnant after endometrial ablation. This is because the endometrial lining, where the egg implants after being fertilized, has been removed. Pregnancies that occur after an endometrial ablation are not normal, therefore it is important to use a reliable form of birth control. You will still have your reproductive organs.|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230307201622/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/endometrial-ablation |archive-date= 17 July 2023 }}</ref>
     
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    Uterine ablation is a minimally invasive procedure in which a gynecologist uses an implement to cauterize the inner lining of the uterus. After this procedure, most people do not continue to menstruate, or have extremely minimal "spotting" during menstruation for a long period of time or permanently. It is typically performed as a day surgery in an operating room, and the patient is typically put under "twilight" sedation, rather than general anesthesia. It is generally not painful. However, some soreness and residual spotting can occur. In some cases the procedure might be deemed medically necessary such as for the treatment of endometriosis or some other health concerns. After ablation, it is more difficult to get pregnant, but pregnancies are still possible, and have happened in some cases. [1]

    1. "Endometrial Ablation". Johns Hoppkins Medicine. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2021. You may not be able to get pregnant after endometrial ablation. This is because the endometrial lining, where the egg implants after being fertilized, has been removed. Pregnancies that occur after an endometrial ablation are not normal, therefore it is important to use a reliable form of birth control. You will still have your reproductive organs.