title: [Intrauterine pregnancy following balloon thermal endometrial ablation (Cavaterm)].
abstract: A case of intrauterine pregnancy occurring after successful balloon thermal endometrial ablation is described. Although rare, pregnancy after endometrial ablation is possible, and use of a supplemental contraceptive method should be planned. In case of pregnancy after endometrial ablation, the woman should be informed of the high risk of pregnancy complications, and termination of the pregnancy should be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Gynaekologisk & Obstetrisk Afdeling, Sygehus Vendsyssel, DK-9800 Hjørring. shokouhamiri_ali@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shokouh-Amiri
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kjaergaard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D004717:Endometrium / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors