If you are a woman who has very heavy periods, bleeds between periods, or has anemia from excessive bleeding, you know how painful this cycle can be and how it negatively affects your life. You could have a hysterectomy or have a 5 minute one-time procedure. Which sounds good to you? Maybe it’s time to look at NovaSure vs. hysterectomy and weigh your options.
Treatment Options for Abnormal Bleeding
If you want to eliminate all the pain and endless issues with your period, you have two choices. Let us explain.
What Is a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove your uterus. It is performed in a hospital under general anesthesia. You will remain in the hospital for a day or more. It is used to treat:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Several types of cancer
- Fibroids
- Uterine prolapse
- Endometriosis
What to Know About After Hysterectomy
Depending on how it is performed, the recovery can be anywhere from four to six weeks. Once you have this surgery, you will no longer have periods, and you can no longer have children.
What Is NovaSure/Endometrial Ablation?
Endometrial ablation with NovaSure is a less invasive procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus. It will reduce or completely stop bleeding within one year, and it delivers customized ablation to each patient.
The special device is inserted into the uterus via the cervix and it emits measured radio-frequency energy to safely remove the endometrium. This is the lining that sheds during your period. It is a one time procedure in our office that lasts approximately five minutes, and three million patients have been treated with NovaSure endometrial ablation.
What to Know About After NovaSure
After NovaSure, having children is risky for you and your baby. This procedure is for premenopausal women who no longer want to have children.
Women report:
- They no longer have to worry about excessive bleeding.
- They have more energy.
- They have better moods.
- They have an increase in self-confidence.
In a clinical study 92.8% of women say they are satisfied with the results 12 months after the procedure, and 96.7% say they would recommend it to a friend.
Talk to Capital Women’s Care in Rockville, MD
Find out about the risks and benefits of both procedures before making a decision.
Contact Capital Women’s Care at (301) 424-3444 for a thorough discussion about your issues and whether NovaSure or a hysterectomy is best for you.
