Adiana Permanent Contraception and NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation
Treating menorrhagia with NovaSure Endometrial Ablation
NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is the next generation in endometrial ablation for the treatment of menorrhagia. The technology behind the NovaSure procedure involves precise impedance-controlled radiofrequency energy to remove the endometrial lining of the uterus. On average, the duration of energy delivery for the actual ablation is about 90 seconds.
Unlike other endometrial ablation alternatives, the NovaSure procedure doesn’t require any pretreatment. It may be performed in an outpatient setting or physician’s office, with an average procedure time of about 4.5 minutes. The NovaSure procedure can also be performed at any time during the menstrual cycle, increasing flexibility for the physician and allowing for easier patient scheduling.
Contraception needs with NovaSure Endometrial Ablation
As with any endometrial ablation, it is essential for the patient to use some form of birth control afterward. Although the chances for pregnancy are reduced following the NovaSure procedure, it is still possible to become pregnant. Since there can be serious risks involved, women wishing to become pregnant are not appropriate candidates for endometrial ablation, including NovaSure Endometrial Ablation.
NovaSure and Adiana
For patients seeking a permanent contraception solution and a solution designed to treat menorrhagia, the Adiana procedure followed by NovaSure Endometrial Ablation provides an answer that does not involve hormones or hysterectomy. NovaSure Endometrial Ablation must be performed after the patient has received HSG Confirmation of tubal occlusion (at least 3 months after the Adiana procedure was performed). Unlike the other form of hysteroscopic sterilization, the Adiana matrices are non-conductive and do not protrude into the uterus, thereby, eliminating potential interference with NovaSure Endometrial Ablation.
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