Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation describes a minimal invasive procedure in which the endometrium of a woman's uterus is destroyed. The endometrium is the uterus lining, which has the job of preventing adhesions between the opposed walls and maintain patency of the uterus.

The inner lining of the uterus grows after the monthly cycle, simultaneously to the rise of the production of estrogenCompounds functioning as the primary female sex hormones (Source: Wikipedia). and the lining reaches its peak (10-12 mm) towards the day of ovulation. The endometrium is changed to a secretory lining after ovulation, with the production of another hormone called progesteroneA steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle, pregnancy (supports gestation) and the embryogenesis (Source: Wikipedia).. If there is no pregnancy, the hormonal production is stopped and endometrium is shredded and a new cycle begins.

When a woman suffers from excessive or prolonged bleeding during their menstrual cycle (a condition called Menorrhagia) which is interfering with her daily routine and does not want to undergo a full hysterectomy, an endometrial ablation will be suggested.

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There are several causes for excessive bleeding:

• Coagulation disorders – The normal coagulation process that limits and stops the blood flow of the cycle isn't functioning properly.
• Hormonal Disorders.
• When there in a benign growthA non-lethal slow growing form of tumor, created by uncontrolled cell division. These kinds of tumors are normally self-contained. in the uterus. This can be a polyp or a leiomyoma.
• Infections
• Pregnancy

The exact cause of the heavy bleeding will not necessarily be diagnosed, but the endometrial ablation will never the less be suggested as treatment, as a a specific diagnosis is extreme difficult to reach.

An endometrial ablation is not intended for everyone, but done on women who are pre-menopausal who do not intend to give birth anymore. It should be clear that this treatment is not performed on women whose menorrhagia is due to cancerous causes.

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There are two methods that this treatment can be carried out in. The first is a hysteroscopy, in which the surgeon will have a lighted viewing instrument (a hysteroscope) inserted through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus to inspect the lining, and then perform the procedure of surgically removing the uterus lining. The second method is a non- hysteroscopy, in which the surgeon will use extreme heat or cold using special instruments.

The surgeon can use one of the following methods to ablate the endometrium:

• A Laser beam (laser thermal ablation).
• Radiofrequency energy
• A balloon filled with a heated saline solution
• Normal saline
• Electricity
• Freezing materiel
• Microwave energy

The procedure can be done either under general anesthesia or a local anesthetic, usually on an outpatient basis as the patient will be released on the day of the procedure. Vaginal discharges are expected after surgery and can last for around 1 to 2 weeks.

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Once diagnosed with menorrhagia and you are considering a surgical endometrial ablation to eliminate the problem, TicketMed can assist you with the decision process and then scheduling surgery if needed. We are affiliated with top gynecologist surgeons around the globe that will be happy to assist in any way possible. Contact us or ask for a quote.