FAITH HOME |
Teachings
![]() |
Catholic
Q&A ![]() |
Devotions
![]() |
Bulletin
Board ![]() |
Prayer
Intention Cards ![]() |
EWTNKids |
EWTN Mini Sites
![]() |
Traditional Mass Resources |
Saints |
Post a question to any of our Catholic experts |
Search previously asked questions |
Faith FAQs |
Ask a new question |
Our Catholic experts |
----------
Forums ---------- ![]() |
Post a request for the prayers of others or an announcement of an upcoming Catholic event. |
Read Prayer Requests |
Read Event Announcements |
Post a New Item |
Pontificate of John Paul II |
Great Jubilee |
John Paul II In The Americas |
Papal Visit to the Holy Land |
Papal Visit to Cuba |
World Youth Day 2000 in Rome |
Holy Father With Families |
A sampling of books written by Mother Angelica. |
Fruits of His Love |
His Pain Like Mine |
In His Sandals |
Jesus Needs Me |
Living the Way Of The Cross |
Marriage |
My Life In The Rosary |
Spiritual Hangovers |
The Promised Woman |
TELEVISION HOME | Channel Finder |
EWTN
Prime ![]() |
Program Schedules |
Television Specials |
Television Series |
Live TV |
NEWS HOME |
Headlines |
The World Over |
Seen & Unseen |
Joan's Rome |
Power & Witness |
A Catholic Journalist in London |
EWTN Live |
Mother Angelica Classics |
Life on the Rock |
The Journey Home |
The World Over |
Sunday Night Prime |
RADIO HOME |
Program Schedule |
Stations
![]() |
Listen Live |
Open Line |
SW Frequency Guide |
Listening Advice |
SW Monitoring Form |
PILGRIMAGES HOME |
OLAM Shrine |
Eucharistic Pilgrimages |
Welcome |
Pilgrimage Schedule |
Live Show Tickets |
Lodging |
Maps |
Essentials |
Picture Gallery |
GENERAL INFO HOME |
Search
![]() |
What's New |
Site Map |
Donations |
To Volunteer |
Email Addresses |
Mailing Lists |
Press Releases |
Mother Angelica Update |
Frequently Asked Questions |
++ Home Page ++ |
Link to EWTN |
|
||||||||
Dear Mrs. Brown, Thank you for all you do for pre-born babies. I am wondering how to respond to the concern of a couple who, after three successful pregnancies, suffered several miscarriages followed by life threatening bleedings. They were advised to undergo an endometrial ablation. My understanding is that the procedure is not only morally objectionable because of its contraceptive intent, but also because of its abortificient effect (the woman is 35). In addition, the procedure may result in an extremely complicated pregnancy, should conception and implantation occur in spite of the ablation. I would greatly appreciate your feedback. |
||||||||
Answer by Judie Brown on 9/27/2012: | ||||||||
Dear Anonymous Here is what Anthony Dardano, M.D. says on this subject: Uterine endometrial ablation is a procedure that renders one sterile and is not be
recommended. This procedure not only renders one sterile but it is abortifacient as
well since ovulation is not interferred with. The uterine lining is destroyed so that if
fertilization should occur there is no place for implantation to occur and hence the
fetus is lost. The only place for this procedure ethically is in the permanently
celibate woman, the permanently infertile woman for whatever reason, and post
menopausally when natural infertility occurs. Judie Brown |
||||||||
|
|