It is estimated that about
20% of women suffer from heavy and painful periods. Heavy bleeding does
not mean that there is a medical condition that requires treatment.
However, the effects on a woman’s lifestyle can be devastating. The
pain and discomfort are bad enough; what is often worse is the
interruption to everyday life and feeling of isolation during those
days. There is now a simple, quick and permanent solution to this
problem – one that does not involve on going medication and unwanted
hormonal side effects. It is called Novasure Endometrial Ablation.
About
10 million women in America suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding. In
many cases the problem begins in their 30s or 40s, as the approach
menopause, but it can begin much earlier. Novasure Endometrial Ablation
is a safe simple procedure that can stop heavy bleeding without side
effects. It has been proven to be effective for 90% of the women who
have opted for it. If you are a premenopausal woman suffering from heavy
periods and are past the age of child bearing or have taken a decision
not to have any more children, Novasure Endometrial Ablation may be
right for you. Novasure is not sterilization so the decision not to have
children must be a firm one as getting pregnant after the procedure can
be dangerous. It is also not recommended for those who may have uterine
cancer, a pelvic or urinary infection, an IUD or a metal uterine
implant.
If
these are not issues that concern or affect you, Novasure Endometrial
Ablation offers a quick solution that can be completed in 5 minutes in a
doctor’s office. No general anesthesia is required and in most cases
patients experience mild or no pain during and after the procedure. A
women can typically return to normal activities a day or two after the
procedure.
Heavy
bleeding is caused by the endometrium (the lining or coating of the
uterus). The Novasure Endometrial Ablation procedure works by removing
the endometrium in a quick and effective manner. During the procedure
your doctor will open the cervix slightly and insert a slender wand
specially designed for the Novasure process. Once inserted the wand will
extend a triangular mesh device into the uterus. The mesh will expand
to accurately fit the exact size and shape of the uterus. The mesh is
then used to deliver precisely measured radio frequency energy for a
period of 90 seconds. The mesh then retracts into the wand which is
removed from the uterus. That is all there is to it. No incisions are
made and no other procedure is required.
After The Procedure
There
may be some minor discomfort or nausea after the procedure. In some
cases there may be mild pain, cramping and bloody or watery discharge.
These are all normal and no cause for worry. Your doctor will brief you
about any possible post procedure issues and if required, prescribe
medication to deal with them. In general, there is no reason why you
should not be able to resume your normal life within a day or two days,
knowing that you are free from the pain and discomfort you have been
suffering from and that heavy periods will no longer interrupt your life
. Many women report that after they have undergone Novasure Endometrial
Ablation they find that their energy levels have improved and that
their PMS issues are greatly reduced.
Is It For You?
Every
woman’s body is different. The right way to know if Novasure
Endometrial Ablation is the correct solution to your heavy period
problems is to consult a medical practitioner who specializes in women’s
health issues and who is familiar with and offers Novasure Endometrial
Ablation as a standard service. While Novasure Endometrial Ablation is
the best solution for heavy period problems for most women, if for any
reason, it is not for you, the doctor will advise you of other suitable
alternatives.
