What is it? Endometrial Ablation is an old procedure that has several new available advances in its technique that make it an excellent option for the treatment of abnormal menstrual bleeding. Endometrial Ablation is an outpatient procedure that destroys the majority of, if not all, of the endometrial lining that women shed on a regular basis so menses cease or become minimal.
Who is a candidate? It is a procedure that gives some woman with heavy or irregular periods more options than a hysterectomy or taking hormones with a greater than 90% success rate. It should not be performed on women that are still interested in having children though, but fortunately, there are other options for those women as well.
How is Endometrial Ablation performed? We perform the procedure right in our office. The patient is given a small amount of medication to keep them comfortable and relaxed. After looking at the lining of the uterus with a small camera, a device is placed into the cavity and heated for less than 2 minutes. The procedure takes less than 10 minutes and the patient is able to go home with minimal discomfort.
Please schedule an appointment if you are experiencing abnormal or heavy bleeding and let us decide if this is a treatment option for you – we would like to help.
