Her Option Cryoablation

We have recently introduced the Her Option Office Cryoablation system to our practice. This revolutionary system allows us to perform an endometrial ablation procedure in the comfort and convenience of our office. It takes only about 30 minutes, and most patients go home within an hour. This technique preserves the uterus and normal hormone functioning, while substantially reducing -- or even stopping -- menstrual bleeding. Further, 96% of patients who have had this procedure would recommend it to a friend!

Her Option is a safe and effective treatment that uses sub-zero temperatures to destroy the tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium). It is this tissue that sheds during your period, causing bleeding. By destroying most or all of this lining, your periods will be reduced or eliminated. This technology offers a high success rate in reducing bleeding, no incisions, no disruption of natural hormones, and one single treatment is all that should be required.

This office procedure is done using local anesthetic and light sedation, and is usually accomplished in less than 30 minutes, with little or no discomfort. During the procedure your bladder will be full, so that the treatment can be monitored using an abdominal ultrasound.

After the procedure you may experience some cramping similar to menstrual cramps. While you will want to take it easy the day of the procedure, most patients return to normal activities the next day. You may experience a watery discharge for up to three weeks following the treatment as the tissue heals. This is normal. You should experience a reduction in bleeding within the first three months after the procedure. This decrease varies from woman to woman, but many women find their bleeding is almost completely eliminated.

For more information on this technology, go to www.heroption.com.

Self assesment

• Do my periods last longer than seven days?

• Do I use more than three pads or tampons per day?

• Do my periods make me tired?

•Do I miss work because of my periods?

• Do my periods slow me down, preventing me from important activities in my life?

• Do I change my activities to accommodate my period?

Answering yes to any of these questions may be an indication that you have heavy bleeding, also known as abnormal uterine bleeding or menorrhagia. This is a medical condition that is treatable. You don't have to live with it. There are now may alternatives to hysterectomy, including medications and less invasive surgical and office procedures that can reduce or eliminate your periods--and restore your life.