Question 1

what is a uterine ablation for?

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Heavy periods: An ablation is a treatment for heavy, painful periods. It is an excellent minimally invasive, non-hormonal option for someone who is done with childbearing. About 95% of patients have either no period or light/normal periods after an ablation and it can often be done in your doctor's  office.

Question 2

how effective is uterine ablation?

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Very effective: Endometrial or uterine ablation is up to 90% effective in treating abnormal bleeding depending on the method used.  Hta and novasure are the two most effective and common methods.  Novasure is slightly quicker and can be scheduled almost any time in your cycle.  Hta or genysis hydrothermablation can be performed on differently shaped uteruses with greater safety and with less discomfort.

Question 3

how can i address a uterine ablation?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ your gyne: This is a procedure done through the services of a gynecologist. If you need information or want to discuss it to gain a good understanding, please discuss with your gynecologist.

Question 4

anyone know what is a uterine ablation?

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Where a device: Is placed in the endometrial cavity and the endometrium is destroyed there are 4-5 different ways, I do the thermachoice ablation in office and it works well, please discuss with your gyn to see if you are a candidate or not, u need a proper workup  fist and it is usually easier and cheaper for you to do in office if your doc has the equipment and expertise to do in office or it is done as an outpt.

Question 5

could it hurt to have the uterine ablation done?

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Yes: Usually the night of the procedure is pretty crampy, but withing 48 hours or so things calm down. Longterm pain from ablation is rare, but can happen. Some people have pain for other reasons and it doen't respond to ablation. Endometriosis and adenomyomatosis are at the top of the list.

Question 6

will i get any medicine for pain when i go for the uterine ablation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a surgical procedure involve some pain.

Question 7

my fiance is planning a uterine ablation,  what would be the 2 best procedure?

Accepted Answer

Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD: I assume the endometrial ablation is due to monthly heavy periods.  If you want to avoid this procedure, an easy alternative is to obtain a Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud (intrauterine device).  This has been around as an effective form of contraception, but in 2009, the fda approved its use for heavy bleeding control.  It is easily placed and removed in the office without any anesthesia.  Discuss with your gyne.

Question 8

if you would have thermal choice uterine ablation and it does not do what it is meant to do, can i have a another uterine ablation?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Ablations are reasonably good at normalizing menstrual bleeding and sometimes at even stopping periods. If one ablation style is unsuccessful at doing this, sometimes another style may be more effective. It also may make more sense to consider other options. Ablation after another ablation can sometimes be more difficult and result in more complications.

Question 9

has anyone ever had a uterine ablation surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Uterine or endometrial ablation is a commonly performed procedure. It has helped thousands of women with abnormal bleeding, especially heavy menstrual flow.

Question 10

which is better a partial hystorectomy or uterine ablation?

Accepted Answer

Individual issue: It is different for for each woman, very generally if you are a candidate for ablation, it is quicker, easier and less risky and wear and tear on the body. It improves your periods about 90% of the time.

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