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HomeEndometrial AblataionEndometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat dysfunctional, heavy, or abnormal uterine bleeding. Endometrial ablation is performed through the cervix, by inserting a hysteroscope (scope/camera) and visualizing the inside of the uterus, then applying a different instrument that destroys (ablates) the endometrium.

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Themrachoice uses a flexible balloon with heated salineNovasure uses an expanding mesh device and radio frquencyResectoscope uses electrical current to burn and resect the endometriumThermachoice WebsiteNovasure WebsiteVersapoint WebsiteEndometrial Ablation can be performed in the operating room while the patient is asleep, or can be performed in-office with local anesthetics while the patient is awake.It typically takes about 20 minutes in the office and you may expect to have some cramping, bleeding, or vaginal discharge, but most patients resume normal activity in a few days.Approximately 30-40% of patients achieve amenorrhea, or no menstrual cycle after the procedure, and the rest of the patients usually achieve drastically reduced menstrual flow.Endometrial ablation is NOT recommended for women who: -wish to become pregnant in the future -have severe pain with menstrual cycle -have uterine cancer -were recently pregnant or are past menopausePlease talk to one of the doctors at West End Ob/Gyn to see if endometrial ablation is the right procedure for your heavy menstrual cycles. Page 2Page 3health topics linkPage 6Page 1Page 7Page 5Page 9Page 4Page 8Page 0