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NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation |
Hormone Releasing IUD (Intrauterine device) |
Hormone Therapy |
D&C (Dilation and curettage) |
Hysterectomy (Removal of the uterus) |
Description |
Simple, safe procedure that removes uterine lining while preserving the uterus to reduce or eliminate bleeding |
Device inserted into the uterus that releases a steady amount of progestins, which can help control bleeding |
Estrogen/used for select low-risk patients |
Surgical procedure used to temporarily control heavy bleeding by scraping the inside of the uterus |
Permanent, surgical option for women not responsive to other treatments |
Advantages |
- Reduces problem bleeding in about 91% of patients1
- Approximately 90 - second treatment time*
- Procedure takes less than 5 minutes*
- Can be performed at any time during the menstrual cycle
- Can be performed in the doctor’s office
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- Reduces problem bleeding in about 70% of patients2
- Retain fertility (when IUD is removed)
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- Reduces problem bleeding in about half of patients6
- Retain fertility (when therapy is stopped)
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- Diagnostic tool that can provide tissue sample to test for cancer of the uterus
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- Eliminates problem
bleeding
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Disadvantages |
- Only appropriate for women who have completed childbearing
- Requires anesthesia: local or general
- Non-reversible – lose fertility
- Risk of complications associated with minimally invasive procedures
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- Must be removed and replaced every 5 years
- 70% of women experience intermenstrual bleeding/spotting3
- 30% of women experience hormonal side effects3
- Hormonal side effects may include: depression4, acne4, headaches4, nausea4, weight gain4, and hair loss5
- Other potential side effects include abdominal pain, infection, and difficulty inserting the device, requiring cervical dilation2
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- Hormonal side effects may include: nausea, headaches and weight gain6
- Results may vary depending on hormone7
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- Reduction in bleeding
is temporary8
- Risk of complications associated with minimally invasive procedures
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- Involves major invasive surgery
- Risk of complications associated with major surgery
- Requires general or regional anesthesia
- 2- to 8-week recovery time
- May result in early onset of menopause/possible need for future hormone treatment9
- Non-reversible - lose fertility
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