From excessive bleeding to excruciating cramps, menorrhagia severely affects a woman's quality of life. Not only does one in five women suffer from this debilitating condition, but many are living untreated or are receiving inadequate medical attention. While hysterectomy is a treatment route for many OBGYNs, innovative physicians like Dr. William M. Jamieson M.D. are conducting endometrial ablations—a more efficient and worthwhile alternative treatment for the disorder.

With 10 million Americans suffering from menorrhagia, many are left tired but too embarrassed to disclose their condition to their doctor. Alarmingly, some women write off their symptoms as a nuisance when they can be a precursor to a serious health risk.

From hysterectomy to hormones, physicians deploy a myriad of treatments that are often unsuccessful. Often done as a last resort, hysterectomies are done more than 600,000 times a year in the U.S., with a third being conducted to ameliorate uncontrolled bleeding. Unfortunately, this invasive procedure is often excessive and can entail an extensive recovery period and complications. While hormones aren't as invasive, they are only successful half of the time and come with annoying side effects like headaches and weight gain. 

Fortunately, doctors like Dr. Jamieson are using endometrial ablations as a substitute for hysterectomy. For women who do not wish to have more children, NovaSure employs a radio frequency which breaks down the lining of the uterus. A 90-minute technique, it is superior to hysterectomy since it doesn't require an overnight stay and patients can return to their normal lives within a day. 

With offices in Cincinnati and Mason, OH, Dr. William M. Jamieson M.D. is a board-certified gynecologist and obstetrician providing everything from hormone therapy to hysteroscopic surgery. To schedule an appointment or consultation with Dr. Jamieson, visit his website or call (513) 241-7744.