Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a solution to heavy periods (menorrhagia).
One effective treatment for heavy periods is a global endometrial ablation (GEA) procedure called GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® Uterine Balloon Therapy System. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® is an effective, nonhormonal, permanent treatment for heavy periods. It involves a minimally invasive, 8-minute procedure.
Another approach that can reduce or eliminate menstrual bleeding is called Novasure, this treatment delivers 90 seconds of precisely controled radio frequency energy through a thin handheld wand to remove (ablate) the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
Any of these procedures could be performed in the office under local anesthesia or in the hospital.
For more information on Novasure go to: www.novasure.com
More information on Thermachoice go to: www.gynecare.com/thermachoice