{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Pregnancy following endometrial ablation: case history and literature review.
{Author}: Cook JR;Seman EI;
{Journal}: Obstet Gynecol Surv
{Volume}: 58
{Issue}: 8
{Year}: Aug 2003
{Factor}: 3.015
{DOI}: 10.1097/01.OGX.0000080730.11152.6C
{Abstract}: A total of 43 pregnancies that occurred subsequent to endometrial ablation were reported to July 2002. Only 17 of these pregnancies had progressed beyond 20 weeks. We report a successful planned pregnancy following endometrial ablation and sterilization reversal, culminating in vaginal birth after a previous Caesarean section. The English literature has been reviewed to ascertain family planning practices, uterine cavity assessment and pregnancy outcomes after endometrial ablation/resection. Pregnancy management recommendations are provided.<BR><B>BACKGROUND: </B>Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Family Physicians.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>After completion of this article, the reader will be able to list the various pregnancy complications associated with a history of endometrial ablation, and to describe the changes in the endometrial cavity following endometrial ablation.