The Novasure Procedure for heavy menstrual bleeding
The practice of Modern Medicine allows today this procedure to 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.
Candidates for the 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.
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.
If interested in learning more call Dr. Marcovici at 860-409-1930 for
an appointment!!!
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