Do I need to shave before endometrial ablation?

After signing forms and undergoing tests, you will undergo a preoperative preparation, which helps you and your healthcare team prepare for the surgery. These are some of the steps that might happen during the preop: The nurse may shave the part of your body that is undergoing surgery.

Can I eat before ablation?

Can I eat before the procedure? Eat a normal meal the evening before your procedure. However, DO NOT eat, drink or chew anything after 12 midnight before your procedure.

What are the indications for endometrial ablation?

Endometrial ablation should be used to treat premenopausal women with normal endometrial cavities who have menorrhagia or patient-perceived heavy menstrual bleeding. These should be women who have no desire for future fertility, and they most likely will have been unsuccessful with or are intolerant of medical therapy.

What do you need to know about endometrial ablation?

An endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys/ablates the lining of your uterus. The goal of course being to permanently end or at least lessen the severity of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is an outpatient surgery that you are put to sleep for which is a plus if you ask me.

Can you get preoperative antibiotics during endometrial ablation?

However, the use of preoperative antibiotics, especially in the office setting, is not uncommon. Because endometrial ablation is not itself a method of permanent sterilization, patients sometimes elect to undergo concomitant elective tubal sterilization when undergoing endometrial ablation.

Can a woman get uterine cancer after endometrial ablation?

Endometrial ablation generally isn’t recommended for postmenopausal women or women who have: Cancer of the uterus, or an increased risk of uterine cancer Complications of endometrial ablation are rare and can include: A puncture injury of the uterine wall from surgical instruments Pregnancy can occur after endometrial ablation.

When to stop eating and drinking before endovenous ablation?

Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don’t, your procedure may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of the procedure, take them with only a sip of water. Take a bath or shower before you come in for your procedure.