Successful pregnancy after thermal balloon endometrial ablation followed by in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Objective

To describe a case of successful pregnancy after IVF-ET in a patient with previous thermal ablation of the endometrium by uterine balloon therapy (UBT).

Design

Case report.

Setting

University hospital.

Patient(s)

Polymorbid patient who received UBT and became pregnant after IVF-ET.

Intervention(s)

UBT, IVF-ET, and caesarean section.

Result(s)

After UBT, the patient underwent IVF-ET and gave birth to a healthy newborn at 36 weeks' gestation with a birth weight 2900 g and placenta accreta.

Conclusion(s)

Patients who wish to become pregnant after endometrial ablation should undergo preconception consultation and hysteroscopic examination.

Key Words: Endometrial ablation, uterine balloon therapy, pregnancy