New-onset pelvic organ prolapse after Novasure endometrial ablation

Author Department

Ob/Gyn

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

8-1-2008

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Endometrial ablation with bipolar radiofrequency energy (NovaSure) for dysfunctional uterine bleeding has gained wide acceptance due to its ease and efficacy. CASE: A 45-year-old, gravida three, para two, female developed symptomatic Stage 3 pelvic organ prolapse (POP) 1 month after endometrial ablation using NovaSure. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the first published case of new-onset POP briefly after an endometrial ablation. It is not clear whether there is a causal association between the ablation procedure and de novo POP. Should there be any additional cases of de novo POP post endometrial ablation, further investigation would be warranted.

Publication ISSN

0884-8734

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