A patient is scheduled for an endometrial ablation for extreme uterine bleeding. Which patient statement indicates understanding of the long-term effects of this treatment?

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Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding. It is usually performed on women who have heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding that has not responded to other treatments. After endometrial ablation, many women experience a significant reduction in menstrual bleeding, and some may stop menstruating altogether. Therefore, the correct statement that indicates understanding of the long-term effects of this treatment is "I will stop menstruating, and I can't get pregnant now."

A Patient Is Scheduled for an Endometrial Ablation for Extreme