Ablation

New Solution for Heavy Periods

• Are you afraid to leave home on the first day?
• Does your period cause fatigue or dizziness?
• Does your period last longer than 6-7 days?
• Has medication failed to control your menstrual bleeding?
• Are you tired of stains on underwear and sheets?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions there is a convenient, office procedure at Center for Women's Health that can help: endometrial ablation.

Clinical studies confirm that 98% of patients are satisfied with the results.

How It's Performed

Endometrial ablation takes place in the office under local anesthesia by our physicians.  After local anesthesia, a lighted tube is gently inserted through the cervical opening to inspect the lining of the uterus. Tissue biopsies may be taken at this time. A sterile applicator is then placed into the uterine cavity. The tip of the applicator releases microwave energy to treat the glandular lining of the uterus for 3-4 minutes. The procedure feels like a crampy period. You can leave the Center 15-30 minutes after the procedure.

Advantages

• Low risk office procedure under local anesthesia
• Minimal cramping with procedure
• Effectiveness:
~ 87% of patients report bleeding reduced to at least normal levels
~ 55% of patients experienced no bleeding
• No down-time, return to normal activities the next day
• Covered by most insurance
• Non-hormonal treatment for heavy periods
• Alternative to hysterectomy
• Often less expensive than in-hospital procedures

Endometrial ablation could be the solution to your prolonged, heavy and/or irregular periods. Your physician must first rule out other possible causes of heavy periods that can't be cured by endometrial ablation. This may involve a pap smear, ultrasound and/or uterine biopsy. If you still want to have children, endometrial ablation is not an option. Please contact us for a consultation appointment.

Center for Women's Health
125 Inverness Dr E, Suite 210, Englewood CO 80112
303-755-0120

Endometrial Ablation for Heavy Bleeding

by Dr. Leslie T. Scariano, MD

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