Daily Archives: January 5, 2009

Global Endometrial Ablation for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Experts estimate that 20 percent of women experience excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding at some time during their lives, particularly as they approach menopause. A new, less invasive procedure called global endometrial ablation (GEA) preserves the uterus, while decreasing menstrual bleeding and shortening patients’ recovery time. In an article published in the January issue of [...]