Endometrial or Uterine Ablation

What is the Endometrial Lining?

• The layer of cells which is normally shed with menstruation
• Grows back every month
• May grow abnormally as a result of premenopausal fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone and lead to irregular bleeding or menorrhagia

What is Endometrial Ablation?

• Procedure which eliminates the endometrial lining
• Dr. Zilberstein uses a device that is FDA-approved to treat menorrhagia or patient-perceived heavy menses.
• The device employs a radiofrequency to eliminate the the lining. It is performed in the office under local anesthesia.
• The procedure is extremely safe.
• It takes 90 seconds
• 95% of women remain satisfied with the results.
• Helps avoid hysterectomy as a treatment for heavy or irregular periods

Endometrial ablation refers to the procedure which eliminates the endometrial lining. When a woman is no longer interested in fertility, endometrial ablation is used to treat these menstrual problems. With the help of a careful physical examination and medical history, Dr. Zilberstein identifies the right candidates for endometrial ablation. This procedure helps to avoid hysterectomy in 97% of appropriate candidates.

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