Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Ablation

Well after a long time of suffering through years of heavy bleeding during my time and some time just because, I have sought treatment. In March I will have a uterine ablation, in order to prepare me for this I recieved an injection of DEPO LUPRON. It stimulates perimenopause- hot flashes, night sweats all of it. Well yesterday I had one and in was intense especially because I normally am COLD. I apologize to all those hot flashers that suffered from me turning the heat up.
Here is more info on uterine ablation.


GYNECARE THERMACHOICE
How it works?
This is how the procedure is done, step by step:
First, a soft, flexible balloon (made of a silicone material, which eliminates the risk of allergy for latex-sensitive women) attached to a thin catheter (tube) is inserted into the vagina, through the cervix, and placed gently into the uterus. No incision is required. Then, the balloon is inflated with a sterile fluid that expands the balloon to fit the size and shape of the uterus, conforming to the unique contours of your body.
Insertion and inflation
The fluid in the balloon is heated and circulated for 8 minutes while the uterine lining is treated.
Treatment and monitoring
When the treatment cycle is completed, all the fluid is withdrawn from the balloon, and the catheter is removed. Nothing remains in the uterus. The uterine lining has been treated and will slough off, or shed, like a period.
Deflation and removal
GYNECARE THERMACHOICE balloon
Note: Actual size of GYNECARE THERMACHOICE balloon when inflated is approximately the size of a quarter.