Endometrial thermoablation for treatment of XXXX : comparison of two methods in outpatient setting.

@entity1 @entity931 @entity3556
BACKGROUND: @entity931 is one of the commonest reasons for gynecologic consultations. Inhibitors of fibrinolysis and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally used as therapy for the condition with an acceptable response in some @entity1 . Endometrial ablation is one choice in @entity1 suffering from @entity931 . It can be performed in @entity1 with no endometrial histological or anatomical pathology. In this method, the functional endometrial tissue is ablated under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. METHODS: We compared two methods that are widely used in Finland (Menotreat and Cavaterm) in thermoablation of endometrial tissue in 31 @entity1 that were randomized into two treatment groups. RESULTS: Endometrial ablation was effective in the treatment of @entity931 in @entity1 with normal endometrial structure. About 70% of the @entity1 described the result of the treatment as 'very good'. Only one @entity1 underwent a hysterectomy during the 6-month follow-up period because of problems related to @entity3556 . The two methods were similar in efficacy and @entity1 acceptance. CONCLUSIONS: Both thermoablation techniques were well accepted by our @entity1 and showed similar and good efficacy and @entity1 acceptance.
