What are the advantages of Novasure?

Novasure® medical procedure is an alternative to treatment such as hysterectomy for women who have a severe menstrual period. It is only once, lasts for a short time and is effective in about 90 percent of patients. Novasure® patients do not need to take pills or hormones after the procedure, so in the long run it can be more practical than other treatment.

Novasure® is the procedure of uterine ablation to remove the uterus lining that causes menstrual bleeding. Can be done in the doctor's office. The Doctor inserts the Novasure® device into the uterus through the vagina.

The device releases electrical energy that decomposes an endometrial uterine lining and a base layer of cells. The procedure takes only about five minutes and most women do not feel much pain during this time. Normal activity can be restored after a day or two rest. Women may experience release after the procedure and menstrual period, it may take several months to settle in a regular pattern. After the procedure, about 90 percent of patients have no mensTrunation bleeding or reduced bleeding level.

Novasure® is not a surgery such as hysterectomy, so there is no risk of general anesthesia or surgical wound infections. It has a low risk of perforating the uterus, infection or harmful tissue except for uterine tissue. The infection also has the potential to lead to blood poisoning and the risk of death.

Although Novasure® has permanent beneficial effects on the level of menstrual bleeding, the removal of uterine lining also means that the uterus is not properly supported. This technique does not prevent conception and is not recommended for women who want to have children. Pregnancy after the procedure is dangerous for both mother and fetus, so Woman and her partner still have to use contraception. Dilation and kyrettage, more often known as D&C, can be a more suitable procedure for a woman who wants to maintain her fertility.

The main advantage for Novasure® is that the patient may not take pills or hormThey to check her menstrual cycle or hormone levels. Hormones or pills may have side effects. This type of treatment is also usually long -term and women have to remember to use hormones regularly. This procedure is best suited for women who do not want to have more children and suffer from difficult periods without serious basic causes.