Endometrial ablation is a procedure used to treat heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding. The procedure works by destroying (ablating) the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, that is shed ...

This is the second story in a series by MedPage Today on endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding. The first story focused on complications reported to the FDA's Manufacturer and User ...

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), a global leader in women's health, will launch the NovaSure® V5 global endometrial ablation (GEA) device at the American Association ...

Tanya Perry was looking for relief from heavy bleeding during her period when her ob/gyn suggested endometrial ablation with the NovaSure device in May 2017. Her doctor told her it would be a quick ...

Benign tissue formations in the muscle tissue of the uterine wall (fibroids), polyps or endometriosis may cause excessively heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). However, the reason ...

Both procedures are used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and other uterine conditions. Endometrial ablation is a less invasive form of surgery that destroys the lining of the uterus, while a ...

Becoming pregnant after an endometrial ablation is usually unlikely, but it can happen. Pregnancy after ablation can have a higher risk of complications. Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove ...