October 6, 2008

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial Ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for excessive menstral bleeding. This procedure uses heated sterile water inside the uterus to create controlled scalding to the layer that creates heavy periods. Endometrial Ablation procedures take 15 minutes and are done either in the office or at an outpatient surgery center. Patients return to regular activities the following day.

Women who have an ablation have completed childbearing and want permanent control of their bleeding. A pelvic exam, ultrasound, and endometrial biopsy are done to determine if a women is a candidate. This procedure is successful in stopping the flow 85% of the time, preventing the need to proceed to a hysterectomy.

Forty percent of women are treated with either HTA (Hydrothermal Endometrial Ablation) or Thermachoice. Dr. Hayes uses and is skilled with both of these choices.

Read more about Thermchoice

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Medical Disclaimer: The information provided by Visionary Centre for Women and Dr. Jennifer S. Hayes on this website should be relied upon for medical education purposes only. It is not intended to replace the independent judgment of a health care provider. The appropriateness of a course of treatment for a patient may vary from the medical information provided herein due to individual conditions and/or complications.