Endometrial Ablation surgically reduces or stops heavy uterine bleeding. During ablation, the endometrium is destroyed. This seals the blood vessels and helps to control bleeding. It takes less than an hour and the patient goes home the same day.
During ablation, a woman's uterus may be filled with fluid to allow the doctor to see inside it. The doctor then puts a small telescope-like instrument through your cervix. At the end of the scope is a device that uses heat or electric current to destroy the uterine lining. Instead of the scope, the doctor may use a device that both expands and ablates the uterine lining.
After the procedure, a woman may have cramping or aching, and a bloody or watery discharge or bleeding like a period.
While carrying a baby to term after ablation is very unlikely, a woman can still become pregnant and should use birth control. Periods may continue, but they will likely be lighter.
