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Published on: July 16, 2020
Endometrial ablation: considerations and complications
Janelle K Moulder1, Amanda Yunker
1aDivision of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina bDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
The purpose of the review is to update the reader on endometrial ablation as a treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding, including modifications to initial treatment guidelines and current data on long-term outcomes.
Recent Findings:
Endometrial ablation continues to be a successful treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding, with new indications potentially forthcoming. Patient selection is key, as certain patient groups are at increased risk for ablation failure and complications.
Summary:
Gynecologists should continue to offer this treatment to appropriate patients with abnormal uterine bleeding, with adequate counseling regarding anticipated success rates, factors associated with failure, alternative treatments, and long-term consequences related to ablation.
