NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is not a sterilization procedure. Rare but serious risks include but are not limited to thermal injury, perforation and infection. Temporary side effects may include
cramping, nausea, vomiting, discharge and spotting
.
What is a NovaSure ablation procedure?
NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is a
one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the lining of the uterus
– the part that causes the bleeding. The NovaSure procedure can reduce or stop bleeding altogether. It’s less invasive than hysterectomy, and avoids the potential side effects of hormones.
What is a NovaSure device?
The NovaSure treatment utilizes
unique patented technology to deliver customized ablation to each patient
. The device is inserted through the cervix to the uterus and emits precisely measured radio-frequency energy to safely remove the endometrium, the uterine lining that sheds during a period.
How does the NovaSure work?
NovaSure is an endometrial ablation (EA) procedure that can reduce or stop menstrual bleeding. It works by
permanently removing the endometrium, or the lining of the uterus
(the part that causes the bleeding), with a quick delivery of radio frequency energy.
How painful is NovaSure procedure?
Immediately after the NovaSure procedure, some women may experience
some cramping, mild pain, nausea, and/or vomiting
. Most women feel back to themselves and can resume normal activities within a day or so. Be sure to follow any instructions from your doctor, no matter how good you’re feeling.
Are you awake during NovaSure?
What will I feel during the procedure? Many doctors choose for their patients to be awake during the procedure, as
NovaSure does not require general anesthesia
.
How long is recovery from NovaSure ablation?
Your doctor inserted a device into your uterus to destroy the lining. You may have cramps and vaginal bleeding for several days. You may also have watery vaginal discharge mixed with blood for a few days. It may take
a few days to 2 weeks
to recover.
Which is better ablation or hysterectomy?
Conclusion: The authors conclude that endometrial ablation and
hysterectomy
effectively resolved the principal problem and that benefit persists for at least 48 months. Hysterectomy was more effective than endometrial ablation in resolving bleeding but was associated with more adverse effects.
How much does a NovaSure procedure cost?
The cost of NovaSure varies by geography, insurance and other individual factors. In 2015, the average cost of an endometrial ablation procedure (without complications) was estimated to be
$3,678
.
What is your first period like after an ablation?
Most patients have a pinkish and watery discharge for up to a month or so. In rare cases, the first period after the ablation is
heavy
, but this will begin to improve thereafter. You should seek medical help if you develop a fever, pelvic pain not relieved by ibuprofen, vomiting, or a greenish discharge.
Does insurance cover NovaSure procedure?
What is the cost of the NovaSure® procedure?
Treatment for heavy periods is covered by most insurance plans
, so the cost is usually the amount of your copay. As with any medical procedure, we always recommended calling your insurance company to have them explain your coverage.
Can you still get pregnant after NovaSure procedure?
Can I still become pregnant after the NovaSure procedure? Because NovaSure treats the lining of the uterus, your chances of getting pregnant after the procedure will be reduced. However,
it is still possible to get pregnant if you’re sexually active
.
Are you put to sleep for endometrial ablation?
Some methods of endometrial ablation require
general anesthesia
, so you’re asleep during the procedure. Other types of endometrial ablation might be performed with conscious sedation or with numbing shots into your cervix and uterus.
Can you lose weight after NovaSure?
After the procedure, will I see weight loss?
Endometrial ablation does not affect a patient’s weight
.
How long do you have to be off work after an ablation?
“If they’re feeling well and if their work isn’t too strenuous, I tell most patients that it’s okay to go back to work
3 to 4 days
after their ablation,” Dr. Arkles says. For strenuous jobs like nursing or law enforcement, he recommends a two-week wait.
Is an ablation painful?
Following the ablation, you may feel:
Cramping and discomfort
, similar to menstrual cramps, for 1–2 days. Thin, watery discharge mixed with blood, which may be heavy for 2 to 3 days after the procedure and can last for a few weeks.
