NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation
Don’t let heavy periods hold you back.
A better life is possible with a one-time, five-minute NovaSure procedure that can help lighten or end your heavy periods.
Are Your Heavy Periods Weighing You Down?
You’re not alone. 1 in 3 women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding.
NovaSure endometrial ablation is a non-hormonal, five-minute procedure that can effectively reduce bleeding or even eliminate your period entirely by removing the uterine lining.1 This uterine-sparing treatment option requires no incisions and many women return to normal activities the next day.
Get back to better today.
Find Symptom Relief From:
Bleeding longer than 7 days
Bleeding in between periods
Bleeding after intercourse
Extreme pain or discomfort
Changing your period product every hour
Passing clots the size of a quarter
1 in 3 women
Suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding
4M women
Have chosen the NovaSure procedure
97% of Patients
Would recommend the NovaSure procedure
Better Starts Here
Over 4 million women have chosen the NovaSure procedure to find relief from heavy periods.
The NovaSure procedure can be done right in your doctor’s office, anytime during your cycle, even during your period.
What does it treat?
Heavy periods
Who is a candidate?
Premenopausal women, not looking to conceive.
How does it work?
Targeted heat is applied to the uterine lining.
How long does it take?
5-minutes
What does recovery look like?
Most women report little or no pain and can return to regular activities within a day.
Are patients satisfied?
94% of patients were satisfied with the NovaSure procedure.
The NovaSure Procedure, Step-by-step
Before starting the procedure, your doctor will issue a pregnancy test to ensure you’re not pregnant.
1
Insertion
The cervix is dilated and a slender wand is inserted, extending a triangular- shaped netting.
2
Placement
The netting is extended to fit the size and shape of the uterus.
3
Ablation
Heat is delivered through the netting for about 90 seconds, ablating the lining of the uterus.
4
Removal
The netting is pulled back into the wand and removed from the uterus.
Hear From NovaSure Patients
97% of patients would recommend the NovaSure procedure to a friend.
Better is possible™
Don’t let your heavy period hold you back.
If menstrual bleeding is impacting your life, there are treatment options.
NovaSure endometrial ablation
NovaSure endometrial ablation is a non-hormonal procedure for premenopausal women with heavy periods who are not looking to conceive.
Other treatment options
Other non-hormonal treatment options include medication, minimally invasive surgery or a hysterectomy. Hormonal options include oral contraceptives or a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD).
Your doctor can help you decide if the NovaSure procedure or another treatment is right for you.
You Have Options
If you’re feeling unsure about what to do next or need help finding a doctor, don’t worry–we’ve got you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have heavy or long-lasting periods and you don’t want to become pregnant in the future, you may be a great candidate for the NovaSure procedure. Talk to your doctor about your heavy periods to determine the best treatment for you. Your doctor will need to rule out any serious causes of heavy menstrual bleeding, like cancer or a pelvic inflammatory infection.
The NovaSure procedure does not prevent pregnancy and pregnancy after an endometrial ablation procedure is very dangerous for both the mother and the fetus. Before having a NovaSure procedure, you should consult your doctor about using a form of contraception that works for your lifestyle.
You may experience cramping and mild pain, discharge and in some cases nausea and vomiting. Symptoms are typically mild and most subside within a day. Most women resume their normal activities by the next day.
It is normal to experience a watery or bloody discharge after the NovaSure procedure. It could last for a day or a couple of weeks, even up to two months post procedure. It may come and go, increasing based on certain activities. It may take about three months for your cycle to become consistent.
Be sure to follow all instructions provided to you after the procedure. If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor.
- A fever higher than 100.4°
- Worsening pelvic pain that is not relieved by ibuprofen or other prescribed medicine
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Shortness of breath or dizziness
- Bowel or bladder problems
- A greenish vaginal discharge (reddish, yellowish or brownish is normal)
As with any procedure, your physician will explain the benefits, risks and alternatives prior to performing the NovaSure procedure. Risks associated with the NovaSure procedure are rare, but may include
- Thermal injury
- Uterine perforation
- Infections
You should let your physician know if you have a cardiac pacemaker or any other electrical device in your body before undergoing the NovaSure procedure.
Yes! NovaSure is clinically proven to reduce or eliminate disruptive periods without hormones.
*See references and important safety information on Hologic website. ↩︎