How is NovaSure ablation performed?
During the procedure, your health care provider may need to dilate your cervix to allow insertion of the handpiece for the endometrial ablation device into the uterus. Once the handpiece is inserted into the uterus, energy will be delivered for a few minutes to destroy the uterine lining.
Is the NovaSure procedure painful?
Most women experience mild or no pain during or after the procedure. (*4) Most women feel back to themselves within a day or so.
How long does a NovaSure ablation take?
What is NovaSure? NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is a one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the lining of the uterus - the part that causes the bleeding. The NovaSure procedure can reduce or stop bleeding altogether.
Are you sedated for NovaSure?
The NovaSure ablation is an outpatient procedure; although, it is not performed in-office. There are options for anesthesia for this outpatient procedure; you may choose to have general anesthesia (where you are asleep) or I.V. sedation (where you are awake).
Does NovaSure cause weight gain?
NovaSure will not cause you to gain weight after the procedure. Women who experience weight gain after the procedure are likely experiencing hormone-related weight gain or bloating.
How long should you rest after ablation?
When Can I Go Back to Work? “If they're feeling well and if their work isn't too strenuous, I tell most patients that it's okay to go back to work 3 to 4 days after their ablation,” Dr. Arkles says. For strenuous jobs like nursing or law enforcement, he recommends a two-week wait.
Are you awake for endometrial ablation?
Some methods of endometrial ablation require general anesthesia, so you're asleep during the procedure. Other types of endometrial ablation might be performed with conscious sedation or with numbing shots into your cervix and uterus.
Do you still go through menopause after endometrial ablation?
No, endometrial ablation affects only the endometrial lining preventing it to bleed. Your ovaries continue to function normally so your hormonal status is not changing and you won't go into menopause early due to that.
Will I lose weight after endometrial ablation?
After the procedure, will I see weight loss? Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient's weight.
Is NovaSure considered surgery?
Endometrial Ablation (Novasure) This is a day surgery procedure where a hysteroscopy is performed to check the lining of the uterine wall. The ablation procedure follows immediately, where the uterine lining is exposed to heat which turns the lining into scar tissue, thus limiting or ending the bleeding.
Can you drive home after uterine ablation?
You may need to take the medicines for several weeks before the procedure. You may be given medicine to help you relax. Because the medicine may make you sleepy, you will need to have someone to drive you home. You may want to bring a sanitary pad to wear home after the procedure.
What are the side effects of NovaSure?
The NovaSure procedure is not a sterilization procedure. Rare but serious risks include but are not limited to thermal injury, perforation, and infection. Temporary side effects may include cramping, nausea, vomiting, discharge, and spotting.
What are the side effects of NovaSure?
The NovaSure procedure is not a sterilization procedure. Rare but serious risks include but are not limited to thermal injury, perforation, and infection. Temporary side effects may include cramping, nausea, vomiting, discharge, and spotting.
Do they put you to sleep for endometrial ablation?
Some methods of endometrial ablation require general anesthesia, so you're asleep during the procedure. Other types of endometrial ablation might be performed with conscious sedation or with numbing shots into your cervix and uterus.
Will I lose weight after endometrial ablation?
Endometrial ablation won't make you gain or lose weight.
How successful is NovaSure?
NEA is an effective form of endometrial ablation, with success rates in terms of amenorrhea ranging from 30-75%, depending on length of follow up [6] and very few patients experience menorrhagia at 12 months (3.9%) [7].