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Is there anything besides hysterectomy that can be done
to stop the heavy periods I am having?
Yes; heavy menstrual periods can be controlled with a simple
15 minute office procedure. This procedure called endometrial
ablation is relatively painless and is effective in eliminating
or reducing menses for 95% of patients. Patients can return
to normal activities within 48 hours.
Do I need to have major surgery to have my fibroids removed?
No; there are many new minimal access techniques for dealing
with fibroids. Techniques such as Laparoscopic Myomectomy,
Laparoscopic Myolysis, Endometrial Ablation, and Embolization
can be used in many situations to control the problems that
fibroids cause. In most situations, patients can be treated
in the ambulatory setting and return to normal activities
the next day.
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