Her Option® Endometrial Cryoblation therapy to eliminate or greatly reduce menstrual bleeding. This in-office procedure is very simple requiring no recovery. "Freedom from heavy periods"
How it Works
Her Option® is a safe and effective ablation procedure. It uses sub-zero temperatures (cryoablation) to reduce or eliminate excessive menstrual periods. The cold temperatures destroy the endometrium (your uterine lining), which is responsible for menstrual bleeding. When the endometrium is eliminated, there is less tissue to shed each period, and therefore, dramatically less or no menstrual bleeding.If you are unfamiliar with cryoablation, it may be comforting to know that it has been used for years in the treatment of uterine fibroids, prostate and liver cancer. Cryoablation has many dermatologic and gynecologic applications, and gynecologists are very familiar with it.
Other endometrial ablation processes use energy or heat to eliminate uterine lining. Unfortunately, heat ablation (also called thermal ablation) more often causes scarring that can make possible future cancer detection difficult. In addition, heat-based ablation often requires general anesthesia or IV sedation, expansion of the uterine cavity and dilation of the cervix.
If you are pre-menopausal, past childbearing and if your excessive uterine bleeding is due to benign causes, Her Option may be the right option for you. Her Option is so effective that at two years post-treatment, 91 percent of patients were very or extremely satisfied with treatment results.
The Procedure
Not only is Her Option® safe and effective, it is the only endometrial ablation process available in the comfort of your doctor's office rather than a hospital or surgical center.After your doctor has administered a local anesthesia, a slim probe is inserted vaginally through the cervix and into the uterus. The probe is so slender that it requires little to no cervical dilation. Once in place, the cooling process begins, and the probe freezes tissue symmetrically around its tip. After several minutes, your doctor will warm the endometrium for one to two minutes and then repeat the freezing. After a brief warming cycle, the procedure will be finished.
Her Option therapy generally takes about 20 minutes. Most women do not experience pain during the procedure. You may, however, feel mild pressure or a cramping sensation (similar to menstrual cramps). Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication and/or analgesic taken before the procedure can help reduce any discomfort.
Following the procedure, you will rest under supervised care for one to two hours. After resting at home, you may be able to resume normal activities the next day.
Results
Her Option® is so effective in reducing or eliminating excessive periods that:- At 24 months, 91% of patients were very or extremely satisfied with treatment results.
- A full 96% of patients would recommend Her Option to a friend.
Is it Right for You?
Her Option® is not recommended for everyone. You will need to be evaluated by your doctor to find out if it is right for you.If you intend to become pregnant, you would not be a candidate for Her Option® because the procedure destroys the endometrial lining that must be intact during a normal pregnancy. Her Option® also is not recommended for patients with uterine cancer, an active urinary tract infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, an IUD or some types of uterine abnormality.
