Menstrual bleeding - fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation

NICE has recommended that fluid-filled thermal balloon endometrial ablation and microwave endometrial ablation should be options for a woman with heavy menstrual bleeding where surgery is an appropriate way to manage her bleeding. The woman and her doctor should choose the type of surgical treat ...

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NICE has recommended that fluid-filled thermal balloon endometrial ablation and microwave endometrial ablation should be options for a woman with heavy menstrual bleeding where surgery is an appropriate way to manage her bleeding.

• The woman and her doctor should choose the type of surgical treatment after they have had a discussion that covers:
• the results that are wanted from the treatment (such as reduced menstrual bleeding or no menstrual bleeding) 
• the advantages and disadvantages of all other treatment options ? the specific medical circumstances of the woman (her condition, her suitability for the different surgical treatments, and her wishes).

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