Endometrial Ablation is a surgical procedure that removes the inside layer (the Endometrium) or Lining of the uterus. The endometrium is the part that sheds each month as a period (menstruation). The endometrium consists of 2 Parts:

1. A Deep part (basalis)
2. A superficial Part (Called the superficialis)

Each month a thickening of cells occurs to produce the superficial part. In a usual menstrual cycle, where pregnancy does not occur and without any hormone treatments (such as the oral contraceptive pill), the superficial part is shed and menstruation occurs. The deep part is always present and does not shed to allow the press to be repeated in the following month.

Sometimes, there may be excessive bleeding (Causing cloths, flooding and pain) at the time of menstruation. The find the cause of this bleeding, Your doctor will take a history, perform a physical examination and perform or arrange tests, such as an ultrasound scan and taking a sample (biopsy) of the uterine lining.

Heavy menstrual bleeding can be the results of a hormonal imbalance or changes, abnormalities within the uterus or bleeding disorders. Further information Contact us Our Experienced Doctors Guide You Briefly

What are the outcomes following endometrial Ablation?

The Aim of any of the endometrial ablation procedure is to reduce menstrual blood flow (reduce Periods). If you want to ensure that there is no menstrual bleeding following treatment, then you should not choose an endometrial ablation and should discuss hysterectomy with your doctor as this is the only procedure that will guarantee no bleeding following the procedure.

Following an Endometrial ablation there are four possible outcomes:

1. No Periods at all (About 40% of Cases)
2. Very light periods/spotting (About 40% of Cases)
3. Reduced Bleeding to what is Acceptable (About 10% of Cases)
4. No Change in menstrual Bleeding (About 10% of Cases)