What is an endometrial ablation?
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Dr. Kevin Windom answered: -
Healthwise answered:Endometrial ablation is a procedure used to destroy the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). There are different ways to do endometrial ablation, such as with a laser, electricity, or heat.
Endometrial ablation may be done to reduce heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding or other abnormal vaginal bleeding. The lining of the uterus heals by scarring. Scarring usually reduces or prevents bleeding.
Endometrial ablation is a procedure used to destroy the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). There are different ways to do endometrial ablation, such as with a laser, electricity, or heat. Endometrial ablation may be done to reduce heavy,... More -
Greenville Health System answered:Endometrial ablation is an operation that is not recommended for women who want to bear children. It can reduce or stop abnormal uterine bleeding by using electrical energy, heat or cold to destroy the endometrium (tissue lining the inside of the uterus).
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Endometrial ablation is an operation that is not recommended for women who want to bear children. It can reduce or stop abnormal uterine bleeding by using electrical energy, heat or cold to destroy the endometrium (tissue lining the inside of the... More
