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NovaSure Endometrial Ablation

About Heavy Periods

Do you suffer from heavy bleeding?

Does your menstrual cycle seem abnormally long or heavy? Are you afraid of leaking through a pad or tampon? Have you been diagnosed with anemia from blood loss? If so, you may have menorrhagia...

What are my treatment options?

Most women with menorrhagia don’t know that heavy bleeding is not normal — it is a recognized medical condition for which they can seek treatment. Many women think that bleeding heavily for 4 to 5 days or changing their pad every hour is something they have to live with. Others are afraid that the only options are hormones or a hysterectomy...

About the NovaSure Procedure

The NovaSure procedure is a quick, safe, simple, one-time endometrial ablation treatment. This minimally invasive procedure controls heavy bleeding by using energy to remove the lining of the uterus. The average treatment time is about 90 seconds, and only needs to be performed once to lighten or stop your periods. No pretreatment drugs are required and NovaSure may be performed in our office or at ARMC...

Talk to your doctor about heavy periods

The most important thing you can do to take charge of your health is to talk to your doctor about your heavy period and irregular menstrual cycle. Here are a few pointers that will help you feel more confident about starting a discussion at your next appointment...