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Heavy Periods
Periods often become lighter or heavier at different stages of a woman’s life. But for some women, prolonged or heavy menstruation is indicative of problems in the lining of the uterus, which is known as the endometrium. This condition is referred to as abnormal uterine bleeding or menorrhagia. Symptoms include bleeding between periods, periods of longer than seven days, abnormally painful or extremely heavy periods, and in some cases, the development of anemia.
When heavy periods are attributable to problems in the uterine lining, the condition can be treated via endometrial ablation. In this process, the uterine lining is ablated or worn away through one of several possible techniques. A woman may no longer become pregnant after this procedure, but unlike with a hysterectomy, removal of the uterus is not necessary. Two of the most common forms of endometrial ablation are:
- Her Option – Her Option is an in-office procedure that can be performed under local or light anesthesia. It involves cryoablation of the endometrium, i.e. a probe that uses extremely low temperatures to freeze and ablate the uterine lining.
- Novasure – This technique uses the application of electrical energy to a mesh placed within the cavity to induce thermal ablation. In other words, the Novasure system uses heat rather than cold to wear away the uterine lining.
If you would like to know more about Dr. Joseph Berenholz and endometrial ablation, please call 248-593-8780 or toll-free 888-593-8780.
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