Endometrial ablation is a procedure that uses a lighted viewing instrument and other instruments to destroy (ablate) the uterine lining (endometrium).  The procedure is used to control heavy, prolonged vaginal bleeding.  Recovery time for endometrial ablation can range from a few days to two weeks.  The procedure is usually performed in a hospital or outpatient facility.  If you want to learn more about endometrial ablation and whether it might be beneficial to you, talk to your Women’s Health Care physician or click here.

Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with the body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy.  The procedure does not require an incision and can be performed in a doctor’s office in less than an hour.  Essure does not contain hormones and will not interfere with the body’s natural menstrual cycle.  Talk to your Women’s Health Care physician or click here if you’d like to learn more about Essure.