{"id":1704,"date":"2022-12-25T10:19:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T10:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2026-02-02T04:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:45:13","slug":"endometrial-ablation-everything-about-the-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/endometrial-ablation-everything-about-the-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Endometrial Ablation &#8211; Everything About the Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a person is suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding, medical professionals often advise endometrial ablation to reduce the symptoms and normalize the menstrual cycle. The procedure&#8217;s name is derived from the word endometrium, which presents the lining of the uterus. To reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, this surgery destroys the lining of the uterus and, that way, helps the person handle symptoms that can be quite severe and painful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situations in which the patient experiences bleeding between periods, a very heavy flow, long-lasting menstruations, and alike are considered highly problematic. The solutions are usually either different medication treatments or endometrial ablation. The causes of a heavy flow can vary, from hormonal changes to fibroids and polyps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the abovementioned issues demand expert support and help, so when choosing services of <\/span><a href=\"\/myobgynoffice\/services\/gynecological-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gynecological care in Boca Raton &amp; Boynton Beach, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure you do proper research on the experiences and expertise of the medifcal professionals in the clinic of your choice. If you want to experience high-quality services and support, <\/span><a href=\"\/myobgynoffice\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact Women&#8217;s Health Partners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and schedule an appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Uterine Ablation \u2013 The How?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chosen doctor uses the opening of the uterus, i.e., the cervix, to insert different tiny tools and remove the uterine lining. Various methods can be used during endometrial ablation, such as heated fluids, high radio frequencies, extreme cold, etc. This surgery can be done in the doctor\u2019s office and operating room. Different factors impact which method will be used, and they mostly include the size and state of the uterus, the patient\u2019s overall health, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few different types of ablation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrothermal ablation is a process where fluids are pumped into the uterus and heated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balloon ablation uses a tube with a balloon, which is inserted into the uterus, and the fluid inside is heated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-energy radio waves are used to cause damage to the uterine lining due to heat and energy used.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freezing is a process where a probe with a cold tip is used to freeze the lining of the uterus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microwave is a process where a wand that is inserted in the womb radiates microwave energy and destroys the lining.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical ablation uses a current to destroy the uterine lining, but this approach is rarely used.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Preparation\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1706 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation-.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Talking and Laughing With His Patient\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation--200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation--600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/Preparation-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preparation process mainly depends on your chosen doctor. They will perform some checks, tests, and exams to get a complete picture of your overall health and decide when and how to do the ablation. In most cases, the doctor will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a pregnancy check.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for any types of cancer or potential for the development of cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform a uterus examination\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove a previously placed IUD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advise if your endometrium needs thinning before the procedure (via medication or dilation and curettage)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss options when it comes to anesthesia (either general anesthesia, sedation, or numbing shots for the cervix and the womb)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Who Is Eligible for Endometrial Ablation?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, this procedure is done when the patient experiences heavy menstrual bleeding, when the bleeding lasts for an extended period of time (longer than eight days), when they suffer from anemia caused by the loss of red blood cells, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What doctors usually recommend first are hormonal pills and IUDs. If medication does not work, then uterine ablation is advised. This said, certain factors make the patient ineligible for this procedure, and they include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-menopause<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterus issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer of the uterus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pelvic infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic inflammatory disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervical cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometrial cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having plans to become pregnant in the future\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection in the uterus or the cervix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak uterine wall\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C-section scarring\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inserted IUD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with the endometrium\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current pregnancy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Endometrial Ablation Recovery\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the endometrial ablation recovery process, there are specific steps you should follow, but in general, the recovery time should not be very long. Most patients recuperate in a couple of days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a potential for period-like cramps, vaginal discharge, or more frequent urination a few days after the procedure. Still, all of this can be managed with pain medication, rest, and water consumption. Urinating more frequently in the first 24 hours after the uterine ablation might be necessary. Do not worry too much; let a few days pass before contacting your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might feel nauseous and weak, but your body needs some rest after surgery, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids and have enough rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors usually advise avoiding sexual relations, tampons, or douching for those three to four days after the ablation, and limiting activities might be recommended. Also, try to avoid aspirin as a medication because your bleeding might worsen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, if you start experiencing the following symptoms, make sure you contact your chosen medical professional as soon as possible:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faulty smell of your vaginal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe cramping\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pains\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal uterine bleeding that lasts longer than two days (excluding spotting, which is a regular occurrence)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with urination\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Are the Risks?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the risks of complications when it comes to endometrial ablation are minimal and very rare, but considering that this is a surgical procedure, some risks exist. They include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to internal organs due to the usage of heat or cold\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries from using tools needed for the ablation (burns, holes, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When Do I Get to See the Results?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1707 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results-.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor and Patient in Consultation at the Clinic Office.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/240\/2023\/01\/When-Do-I-Get-to-See-the-Results-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To lower your anxiety and worry, it is essential to underline that the results from an endometrial ablation can take a few months to become visible. When a person has previously suffered from heavy menstrual bleeding, the results of the procedure will be visible in the decrease of the amount of blood that is lost, the periods might become lighter, or they might stop occurring completely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to mention that this procedure is not a sterilization tool, nor should it be viewed as one. The person needs to continue using protection and contraception if they do not wish to become pregnant. On the other hand, pregnancy is possible, but it might be dangerous and unsafe for both the mother and the baby due to a high risk of a miscarriage. If you do not wish to become pregnant, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/birth-control\/sterilization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">total sterilization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available and can be done after the ablation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Contact Us!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling with a heavy menstrual flow, periods which last for ten or more days, and other issues concerning the menstrual cycle can be exhausting and frustrating. To elevate the symptoms and regain control over your reproductive health, speaking to an experienced medical professional is important. Call our clinic, schedule a consultation and create a treatment plan so that you can live pain-free! Contact us; we are here for you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a person is suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding, medical professionals often advise endometrial ablation to reduce the symptoms and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[104,103,105,107,106],"class_list":["post-1704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gynecology","tag-abnormal-uterine-bleeding","tag-endometrial-ablation","tag-endometrial-ablation-recovery","tag-heavy-menstrual-bleeding","tag-uterine-ablation"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/myobgynoffice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}