The Novasure Procedure

Candidates for the Novasure procedure are women who have menstrual bleeding that is impacting their quality of life, and do not have other problems that will require a hysterectomy. Because of advancements in modern medicine, the Novasure procedure be done in the office, under local anesthesia, with no discomfort.

Endometrial ablation is the removal or destruction of the endometrium (lining of the uterus). Most women return to normal activities in a day or two. Ablation is an alternative to hysterectomy for many women with heavy uterine bleeding who are wishing to avoid major surgery. After a successful endometrial ablation, most women will have little or no menstrual bleeding.

Risks of endometrial ablation: As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, which should be compared to the risks of things we do in every day life. Some of the risks of endometrial ablation procedures are perforation of the uterus, absorbing excess fluid, bleeding, infection, injury to organs within the abdomen and pelvis, and accumulation of blood within the uterus due to scarring. Another rare, but important, concern after any endometrial ablation procedure is that it might decrease your doctor's ability to make an early diagnosis of cancer of the endometrium. Abnormal bleeding should always be evaluated whether or not you have had an ablation.

Contraindications to endometrial ablation:

• Woman who wants to keep her fertility.
• Women who have a malignancy or pre-malignant condition of the uterus.
• Women who have severe pelvic pain, unless the pain is coming from an intracavitary myoma.
• It is essential for to use reliable contraception after an endometrial ablation because serious complications may arise if pregnancy follows endometrial ablation.

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