Consider Endometrial Ablation
When you have heavy periods, it can feel like you never really get a break. At Virtuosa Gyn, leading OB/GYN and robotic surgery specialist Susan Crockett, MD, offers a leading-edge solution to help you get past the disruptive bleeding and reclaim your life.
Dr. Crockett is a foremost specialist in minimally invasive treatments for complex gynecological problems, including endometrial ablation. Her goal is to give our patients solutions that resolve their symptoms and improve quality of life with as little downtime as possible.
Here’s what you need to know about endometrial ablation.
What is endometrial ablation?
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that reduces or eliminates heavy menstrual bleeding. In this procedure, Dr. Crockett removes the thin layer of tissue (the endometrium) that lines the uterus.
There are different ways to remove the endometrium, including radiofrequency energy, freezing, heated fluid, and microwave energy, among others. Dr. Crockett uses the most advanced approaches that are best suited to individual needs.
With endometrial ablation, Dr. Crockett accesses the inside of your uterus through your vagina and cervix, which means there are no incisions needed.
In general, Dr. Crockett performs this procedure on an outpatient basis, so you can return home to recover.
Candidacy for endometrial ablation
Dr. Crockett may recommend endometrial ablation if other treatments you’ve tried haven’t worked and your heavy bleeding continues to detract from your quality of life.
Endometrial ablation is only for women who don’t plan to get pregnant. Pregnancy after an endometrial ablation raises the risk of miscarriage and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Crockett works with you to help you find a birth control method that will work well for you in the long term.
Dr. Crockett thoroughly evaluates your health and symptoms to determine if you’re a good candidate for endometrial ablation.
When to expect results from endometrial ablation
After the procedure, it’s normal to have some cramping for a day or two. You may have heavy discharge for several days. Increased urinary frequency is also common for the first full day after endometrial ablation, and some women experience nausea for a short time.
Most women return to their regular routine in just a day or two, but you might not experience a dramatic lightening of your bleeding for as long as a few months.
Are you ready for heavy bleeding relief?
If you’ve already tried other treatments and are looking for a more permanent answer, endometrial ablation could be the right choice for you. Call us at Virtuosa GYN in our new Live Oak, Texas, office at 210-664-4753.
