The lining of the uterus - the endometrium - is shed each month during a woman's menstrual period. Some women have long periods or experience heavy bleeding. Heavy bleeding is most common for women between the ages of 40 and 50 as they approach menopause.

Losing too much blood can lead to anemia (lack of iron in the blood). It can also lead to problems with your daily functions. Sometimes the bleeding is too heavy or goes on too long and treatment is needed. If bleeding does not respond to medication, your doctor may suggest endometrial ablation. This procedure treats the lining of the uterus to control or stop bleeding. It does not remove the uterus.

Our office can help you to control the bleeding and restore your life. We currently are performing NovaSure endometrial ablations in our office. This is a minimally invasive procedure. NovaSure is a quick, simple procedure requiring no incisions. You have a rapid recovery time and no hormones are required. Most of our patients see a significant reduction in their level of menstrual bleeding and many report that their bleeding has stopped completely.

Please visit www.NovaSure.com for more detailed information.

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