Indications and options for endometrial ablation

Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov;90(5 Suppl):S236-40. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.059.

Abstract

Endometrial ablation is an effective therapeutic option for the management of menorrhagia in properly selected patients. Hysteroscopic and non-hysteroscopic techniques offer similar rates of symptom relief and patient satisfaction.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheter Ablation / adverse effects
  • Catheter Ablation / methods
  • Cryosurgery / adverse effects
  • Cryosurgery / methods
  • Endometrial Ablation Techniques / adverse effects
  • Endometrial Ablation Techniques / methods*
  • Endometrial Ablation Techniques / statistics & numerical data*
  • Endometrium / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / adverse effects
  • Hysteroscopy / methods
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Microwaves / adverse effects
  • Microwaves / therapeutic use