Breakthrough Office Treatment Offers Women Permanent Reduction of Heavy Periods
Clinical studies demonstrate Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA)is the most effective office treatment for heavy periods. It is an appealing alternative to hormones or hysterectomy. Most women experience significantly lighter periods, and many never bleed again.
(PRWEB) March 8, 2005 -- Over one-third of all hysterectomies in the United
States, approximately 200,000 each year, are performed for heavy periods. Yet
many of these major operations, with their inherent risks, expense, and
prolonged recovery; could be avoided. Many more women suffer tolerating their
period interfering with social activities, work, exercise, or even intimacy.
Women will often acquiesce, accepting a gradual increase in the amount and
duration of their menstrual flow. They may falsely assume this is a normal part
of aging. Commonly iron deficiency anemia occurs causing
fatigue.
Microwave Endometrial Ablation, or MEA, is an appealing
alternative to hormone treatments and hysterectomy. In clinical studies 96% of
patients were satisfied with their results experiencing significantly lighter
periods, and over 60% never experienced bleeding again! According to Dr. Scott
Kramer board certified gynecologist at Women’s Health Specialists in Fremont,
California; “Over the past 16 years I have performed endometrial ablations with
a variety of devices. These clinical studies clearly demonstrate MEA is
currently the most effective device and why we selected it to help our
patients.”
MEA is a FDA approved treatment for heavy periods and has been
utilized in Europe for 10 years. The system uses microwave energy to briefly
heat the inner lining of the uterus, permanently removing the tissue that
produces excess menstrual bleeding, without damaging other organs. This medical
breakthrough takes less than 5 minutes to perform in the comfort of a doctor’s
office. Most patients return to regular activities the next day, and it’s even
covered by health insurance. Dr. Kramer reassuringly explains, “Unlike other
types of endometrial ablations, we can avoid the anxiety of going to the
operating room and also the risk of general anesthesia. We perform MEA in our
office with local anesthesia which makes it more acceptable and less
costly.”
MEA is an option for women who have completed their families and
wish to minimize the disruption to their lives from their period. Last year
Women’s Health Specialists was selected as the first gynecology practice in the
San Francisco Bay Area to offer this solution for heavy periods. Women
interested in learning more should schedule an appointment with Dr. Kramer.
Additionally a free educational seminar will be held on Tuesday March 22nd in
Fremont and Wednesday the 23rd in Pleasanton. For details and reservations call
our office at (510) 796-7057 or visit our web site @ www.OBGynOnCall.com.
Heavy periods are in the eye of
the beholder and impact the quality of one’s life. Unfortunately too many women
are only given hysterectomy as a solution to their undesired bleeding. “Women
need to know their options and select what’s comfortable for them,” emphasizes
Dr. Kramer. “In just a few minutes you can take control of your
period.”
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/3/prweb215157.htm