Endometrial Ablation
A minimally invasive procedure that destroys the uterine lining to reduce or stop heavy menstrual bleeding — an alternative to hysterectomy for the right candidate.
- Success rate
- 90%
- Avg cost (US)
- $2,000–$6,000
- Recovery
- 2–7 days
- US volume / yr
- ~500,000
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Premenopausal patients with heavy periods who have completed childbearing and haven't responded to hormonal therapy.
5–10 minute in-office or outpatient procedure using radiofrequency, thermal balloon, or cryoablation.
Cramping and watery discharge for a few weeks. Return to normal activities in 1–2 days.
$2,500–$8,000; usually covered by insurance for documented menorrhagia.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Am I done with childbearing?
- Is ablation better than an IUD for me?
- What are my chances of needing a hysterectomy later?
Frequently asked
About 30–50% stop periods; most others have much lighter periods.
Pregnancy after ablation is high-risk and strongly discouraged — reliable contraception is essential.
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