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Heavy menstrual bleeding can affect your health and quality of life. Board-certified gynecologist Lia LaBrant, MD, FACOG, and her team offer many treatments for women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding, including endometrial ablation. To schedule a consultation, contact the office in Beverly Hills, California, or request an appointment online today.
Endometrial Ablation Q & A
What is endometrial ablation?
Endometrial ablation is a gynecological procedure that removes endometrial tissue, which is the inner lining of your uterus. It’s most often recommended as a treatment for women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding.
Am I a good candidate for endometrial ablation?
Dr. LaBrant determines if you’re a good candidate for endometrial ablation during a consultation. You may be considered a good candidate if your menstrual bleeding:
- Lasts longer than eight days
- Is causing anemia
- Affects your quality of life
While endometrial ablation is an effective treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, it’s not the best procedure for all women. Due to the effects it has on your endometrial tissue, pregnancy isn’t recommended after you’ve had the procedure. If you have future pregnancy plans, Dr. LaBrant may suggest other treatments, such as hormonal birth control, to lessen your abnormal bleeding.
What can I expect during endometrial ablation?
During your endometrial ablation, Dr. LaBrant begins by opening your cervix, which she might do with special tools or through medication. She then inserts a tool to destroy the endometrial tissue. The entire procedure shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes.
Dr. LaBrant may have you remain in the recovery area for a short time for monitoring, but you should be able to go home soon after your endometrial ablation.
What happens after endometrial ablation?
You may experience some cramping, as well as vaginal discharge, for the first few days after your endometrial ablation. It’s also not uncommon to experience an increase in urination following endometrial ablation. All of these side effects, however, should resolve soon after your treatment.
It may take a few months for you to experience a change in your menstrual flow. In some women, bleeding stops altogether.
An endometrial ablation isn’t a sterilization procedure, so Dr. LaBrant may recommend birth control following your procedure to prevent pregnancy.
To learn more about endometrial ablation and the benefits it may offer you, call the practice of Lia LaBrant, MD, by phone or request an appointment online today.