WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: 6 month post endometrial thermal baloon ablation

Re: 6 month post endometrial thermal baloon ablation

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 May 2000 20:24:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 22 May 2000, Cindy wrote: >
>I had a Thermal baloon ablation performed in Jan. 2000. I must be one
>of the "failures" since I continue to have fairly heavy & crampy
>periods. I originally consented to the procedure due to an endometrial
>biopsy report of "disordered endometrium", thinking that getting rid of
>the offending "disorder" I could prevent more seriously abnormal
>endometrium from developing. My question: Since I continue to have
>regular monthly periods, am I to assume that my endometrium is returning
>to its previous state of crowding? (The D&C at ablation time returned
>portions of polyps along with focal crowding.) Would a second ablation
>be a good idea?
>
>Thank-you
>
>I find this forum extremely beneficial!!!! Cindy
>
>--
>Cindy
>

Optimal benefit from ablation is in those where the endometrium is normal but bleeding is still occuring. Disordered endometrium is a hormonal irregularity and may not respond as well to ablation. Hormonal irregularities are usually better treated with hormonal therapies.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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