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Endometrial Ablation for Uterine Bleeding
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation treats abnormal uterine bleeding by destroying the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) using heat or other types of energy source. During endometrial ablation, a gynecologist may place a scope through the cervix into the uterine cavity to destroy the lining of the uterus, including uterine fibroid tumors that can be reached through the scope.
Not all uterine fibroid tumors can be removed with this technique. Endometrial ablation is generally used to treat women with small fibroids; it is not helpful for large fibroids or for fibroids that have grown outside of the interior uterine lining.
After an ablation procedure, monthly menstrual bleeding usually stops or is significantly reduced.
The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis. Recovery generally takes a few days, although women experience watery or bloody discharge that can last for several weeks.
Endometrial ablation significantly decreases the likelihood a woman will become pregnant. However, pregnancy can still occur and when there is a pregnancy after this procedure, there is increased risk of miscarriage. Women desiring future pregnancy should not have this procedure.
ACOG (American Congress of Obstructions and Gynecologists) FAQ on Endometrial Ablation
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Clinics for Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation treats abnormal uterine bleeding by destroying the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) using heat or other types of energy source.
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