The Purpose of Endometrial Ablation

 An experienced healthcare leader, Paul Generale serves as executive vice president of CHRISTUS Health, a Texas-based healthcare system that serves patients in Dallas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Under Paul Generale’s direction, CHRISTUS Health offers a wide range of services. Among other services, CHRISTUS Health offers diverse gynecological treatments, including endometrial ablation.

A minimally invasive surgical procedure, endometrial ablation is a technique that stops heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding is when a female loses up to 80ml of blood during her period. Heavy menstrual bleeding involves frequently changing saturated pads or tampons, menstrual bleeding that lasts for more than one week, and fatigue and shortness of breath during the period (anemia-like symptoms due to severe blood loss).

Menstrual bleeding is caused by the tissues that line the uterus. During endometrial ablation, a device is introduced to the uterus. This device - called the endometrial ablation device - destroys the tissue lining the uterus. The device is taken out of the uterus after two minutes. The procedure typically takes less than five minutes.

The result of endometrial ablation is stopped or reduced bleeding. Not all females are suitable candidates for endometrial ablation. For example, a pregnant female or someone who plans to become pregnant in the future should not have endometrial ablation.