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

Summary

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).

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• TA78 Menstrual bleeding - fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation: Guidance
• TA78 Menstrual bleeding - fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation: Quick reference guide
• Fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding - Common Questions

For patients, carers and the public

• TA78 Menstrual bleeding - fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation: Information for the public

Background information

• Review decision - December 2007
• Assessment report: Microwave and thermal balloon endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Appraisal of the use of fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding: Decision of the panel
• 2004/019 Women with heavy menstrual bleeding to benefit from guidance on fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation
• TA78 Menstrual bleeding - fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation: Distribution list
• Review proposal
• Appendix A - Matrix of Consultees and Commentators

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• None found