When your menstrual cycle is unbearable, know that there are other options. Women’s Wellness Center of New York is the region’s go-to resource and solutions center for women’s health issues. Their gynecologic surgery experts share that women who experience heavy bleeding and severe cramping often find relief from endometrial ablation.

This procedure, used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding, surgically minimizes the lining of your uterus (known as the endometrium). The goal of endometrial ablation is to reduce the intense menstrual flow that many women experience. In some cases, monthly periods may stop completely.

There are several techniques used during the procedure to break down the endometrial lining. Performed in just five minutes, NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation is simple, safe, and effective. The procedure requires no incisions, leaving your uterus intact. For nine out of 10 women, their heavy periods are either dramatically reduced or completely stop altogether.

NovaSure is intended for premenopausal women who are finished childbearing and are looking for a solution to heavy periods. This procedure isn’t suited for women who have or suspect that they might have uterine cancer, intracavitary fibroids, an IUD, or an active genital, urinary, or pelvic infection.

Alternative methods involve high-temperature fluid, such as balloon therapy. This technique fills a balloon with liquid and uses a catheter to insert it into the uterus. The balloon is then heated so it can erode the tissue. On the opposite end of the temperature spectrum, the cryoablation technique uses a probe at low temperature to freeze and break down the tissue. Other methods dissolve the tissue through an electric current that moves up a wire or rollerball.

With radiofrequency ablation, a triangular mesh electrode is inserted and then expanded to fill the uterine cavity. This electrode then uses electricity to destroy your uterine lining. Also using a probe, microwave ablation uses microwave energy to achieve the same effect.

If your menstrual cycles are unbearable, speak with the team at Women’s Wellness Center of New York about endometrial ablation. Their team of knowledgeable doctors believes in educating and empowering every woman about her body and health. Whether you’re considering gynecologic surgery or going through menopause, they’re here to help. Learn more about their services online or call (646) 754-3300 to schedule your first appointment.