tubal ligation is considered "permanent birth control. " in your case it sounds like your fallopian tubes were cut and each end was sealed with heat (cautery). this method prevents an egg released by the ovary from meeting a sperm coming up the fallopian tube. the tubal ligation itself should be 100% effective against birth control. the other procedures you mentioned should not affect this at all. the novasure ablation (generic name: endometrial ablation ) is a procedure that uses heat to destroy the uterine lining. this procedure usually is done when a woman has abnormally heavy periods. it has nothing to do with birth control or pregnancy prevention. in the future i'd suggest you ask plenty of questions before having any type of surgical procedure done. it's crucial that you understand why your doctor is recommending the procedure what it's designed to treat what the potential side effects are and how long it will take you to recover. i hope this explanation sets your mind at ease! i had a tubal done 11 yrs ago and an ablation (freezing of the uterus) done 10 yrs ago and i haven't had a period since march 18 my back has been hurting since april 1 my feet have swollen a couple of times and i have minor abdominal cramps! my thoughts go to pregnancy but i feel stupid for even thinking it! my ob/gyn that performed my ablation told me to be sure i didn't want anymore children due to it killing the uterine lining! what are my chances of being pregnant? someone please help!
had a bilateral tubal coagulation in 2000. i recently had a hysteroscopy d&c novasure ablation. % chance of preganancy. i am 48 and in realtively good health but do not want a pregnancy going forward. i am pretty sure that this will not occur trying to confirm. .