Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to help treat heavy menstrual bleeding. It involves the removal of the inner lining of the uterus, also known as the endometrium. Endometrial ablation works by destroying or removing the tissue in the uterine lining. This helps to reduce or stop your menstrual flow and relieve related symptoms such as cramping and irregular bleeding.
NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is a one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the lining of the uterus - the part that causes the bleeding. The NovaSure procedure can reduce or stop bleeding altogether. It's less invasive than hysterectomy, and avoids the potential side effects of hormones. During the NovaSure procedure, an electrode is inserted into your uterus through the cervix. The radiofrequency energy is then passed through the electrode, destroying the endometrial tissue in a controlled manner.
Minerva is a new form of endometrial ablation that uses microwave energy to heat up the tissue more quickly and efficiently. The procedure works by destroying or removing the tissue in the uterine lining, which can help reduce or stop menstrual flow and relieve related symptoms such as cramping and irregular bleeding. During the Minerva procedure, an electrode is inserted into your uterus through the cervix. The microwave energy is then passed through the electrode, destroying the endometrial tissue in a controlled manner.
Minerva is an effective and minimally invasive procedure for treating heavy menstrual bleeding and can be done on an outpatient basis without requiring anesthesia. However, it may not be suitable for those who plan to become pregnant in the future, as it can cause scarring of the uterine lining which may impact fertility. Additionally, some women may need additional treatments beyond Minerva for endometrial ablation to treat their menstrual symptoms.
Endometrial ablation can cause scarring of the uterine lining, which may impact fertility. Therefore, it may not be suitable for those who plan on becoming pregnant in the future. Additionally, some women may need additional treatments beyond endometrial ablation to treat their menstrual symptoms. It's important to speak with your doctor about the best treatment options for you.
Endometrial ablation is not a permanent solution for all types of heavy menstrual bleeding, and may not be suitable for those who plan on becoming pregnant in the future. Additionally, some women may need additional treatments beyond endometrial ablation to treat their menstrual symptoms.
Minerva works in a similar way to NovaSure but instead delivers microwave energy that heats up tissue more quickly and efficiently. Both procedures can be effective in treating heavy menstrual bleeding
