Endometrial Ablation
If you suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding, our OBGYN doctors at Riverwalk OBGYN in San Antonio, Texas provide NovaSure ablation treatments. Heavy menstrual periods can disrupt your life, and even cause fatigue or other anemia symptoms. Call one of our gynecologist or book an appointment online to find out if endometrial ablation is right for you.
Treatment for woman who have:
- Spotting or bleeding after sex
- Menstrual periods lasting longer than 7 days
- Bleeding or spotting after menopause
Endometrial Ablation
If you suffer from abnormal uterine bleeding, our OBGYN doctors at Riverwalk OBGYN in San Antonio, Texas provide NovaSure ablation treatments. Heavy menstrual periods can disrupt your life, and even cause fatigue or other anemia symptoms. Call one of our gynecologist or book an appointment online to find out if endometrial ablation is right for you.
Treatment for woman who have:
- Spotting or bleeding after sex
- Menstrual periods lasting longer than 7 days
- Bleeding or spotting after menopause
Uterine Ablation Frequently Asked Questions
Uterine ablation, medically known as endometrial ablation, is a treatment that reduces and destroys your uterus lining. This is a minimally invasive procedure, and it’s generally performed as an outpatient treatment.
In addition to heavy bleeding disrupting your day, it also contributes to anemia and fatigue. As a result, your overall health and wellness can negatively be impacted.
The uterine ablation treatment takes only a few minutes and is usually performed with a local anesthetic. Similar to a Pap smear or pelvic exam, during your procedure, you recline on a treatment table. Your doctor begins by inserting a speculum to hold your vagina open to access your cervix for insertion of the ablation device.
Once the device is in place, your doctor turns on the radiofrequency energy, which heats and damages your endometrial lining. After the treatment is complete, your doctor turns the radiofrequency energy off and removes the device from your cervix.
Uterine ablation is suitable for women who are sure they don’t want to have any more children. Although our ablation procedure is not a sterilization treatment, it can cause dangerous pregnancy complications or interfere with your fertility.
Some women experience mild vomiting and/or nausea, mild pain, or some cramping immediately after the NovaSure procedure. Within a day or so, most women feel normal and resume regular activities. However, you should follow your doctor’s instructions, regardless how good you’re feeling.
It’s normal to have a watery and/or bloody discharge following the procedure, which could start immediately after the procedure. Or even a couple of weeks afterward. Additionally, the discharge may last for a short amount of time, or opt to a few months, and may come and go. There’s no cause for concern as this is expected and normal with any uterine ablation procedure.
Why You May Need An Endometrial Ablation
When heavy menstrual bleeding doesn’t respond to more conservative treatments, our doctors use uterine ablation. Heavy bleeding includes periods that you need to frequently change your pad or tampon, or last longer than a week.
You may also experience having to change your tampon or pad in the middle of the night. And even find your using several types of feminine hygiene products at the same time. Because heavy bleeding can affect your overall health, find out if the NovaSure procedure is right for you.
Why You May Need An Endometrial Ablation
When heavy menstrual bleeding doesn’t respond to more conservative treatments, our doctors use uterine ablation. Heavy bleeding includes periods that you need to frequently change your pad or tampon, or last longer than a week.
You may also experience having to change your tampon or pad in the middle of the night. And even find your using several types of feminine hygiene products at the same time. Because heavy bleeding can affect your overall health, find out if the NovaSure procedure is right for you.