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What is Endometrial ablation?

Category: Surgeries

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Endometrial ablation is the removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decreases menstrual flow or stops it completely.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Vaginal bleeding 19 6
Heavy periods 17 6
Abdominal cramps 11 4
Endometriosis 5 0
Iron deficiency anemia 1 1
Menorrhagia 1 0

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  • None
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 6

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Endometrial ablation

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal pain 1
Menstrual cramps 1
Uterine cramps 1
Vaginal bleeding 1

Duration

Stopped having Endometrial ablation

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 34
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 3
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 5
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 8
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 6
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1 patient evaluation for Endometrial ablation

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Sep 19, 2006 (Started Sep 15, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for heavy periods)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for vaginal bleeding)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for abdominal cramps)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: One time
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