cauterization

Does anyone know if cauterization is te same as ablation?? Just curious because I had surgery for an ectopic and the doctor said she cauterized the inside of my uterus to help with the post op bleeding and I just read about how ablation will kill your fertility. I can't seem to find a definitive answer on the web. Thanks for your help.

[Stefanie714]

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[SDScientist]

I am sorry you feel this way.  Personally I did not see this post.  But I know it is frustrating to ask and not get an answer.   To answer your question , although you probably don't want an answer from any of us now, ablation and cauterization is not the same.  Ablation is the removal/destruction of your uterine lining.  It is used is some women as an alternative to a hysterectomy and will stop the thickening of the endometrium and in turn stop heavy periods and sometimes srop your period altogether .  Cauterization is for lack of a better word, burning the top layer of the incision or wound to close it up and stop bleeding.  In your case when she removed the ectopic pregancy and I assume the tube, she probably cauterized the opening from the tube to the uterus to keep blood and fluid from filling the the uterus.  

[Fourpaws]

That was a really nice comment back to her! You answered her question very well. I don't know if she will read it, but I will say thanks for her!