Routinely in my consultations, I get asked to explain some of the minimally invasive treatments for fibroids. Today I want to discuss Endometrial Ablation. This is a very common procedure often recommended by the gynecologist for patients with heavy bleeding. This technique basically destroys the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrial lining. It can be destroyed using various different techniques with either heat or cold. All ultimately do the same thing…..this procedure significantly reduces bleeding but if the ablation is incomplete…lining can regenerate over time and bleeding return. This is a treatment for heavy monthly periods, but not a direct treatment for fibroid tumors or adenomyosis.
