WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: What is the difference between a rollerball and a laser ablation?

Re: What is the difference between a rollerball and a laser ablation?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:19:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Debbie wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>Just wondering, is there a difference between a rollerball and a laser
>ablation?

Laser ablations aren't done anymore to my knowledge.

> I have been searching for this info and have not yet found a
>thing. I had the balloon, and may have another one done since I am not
>satisfied with the results, and this time I want to make darn sure I do
>it the best way there is to have it done as I found out after the
>balloon that a rollerball is much more effective,

The overall "acceptability" rate is the same with either method. With rollerball, there is more amenorrhea (no periods) whereas with the balloon, there is more "lighter bleeding" but the "acceptability" (no period, light period, normal period) is in the 80-85% range for one procedure and goes up another 5-10% for a repeat procedure. I perform both and have seen equivalent results in the "acceptability" category.

HSM

>and talking to woman
>on my site that had a rollerball..they have the best results...no more
>bleeding...well, one lady had 3 days of spotting...I will take that over
>these long cycles I still get after a balloon.
>
>TIA;)

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

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