Endometrial Ablation for Perimenopausal Menorrhagia Menorrhagia and polymenorrhea are common complaints of perimenopausal women. Safe, effective, and minimally invasive endometrial ablation
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Menorrhagia and polymenorrhea are common complaints of perimenopausal women. Safe, effective, and minimally invasive endometrial ablation can be offered as a permanent non-hormonal treatment option. This article provides information on the basic diagnostic work-up of perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding. It also discusses the screening and counseling of patients and treatment outcomes for endometrial ablation using second-generation ablation devices.
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