Thermachoice®

Gynecare Thermachoice®

Uterine Balloon Therapy System

One effective treatment for heavy periods is an endometrial ablation procedure using GYNECARE THERMACHOICE®. Endometrial ablation stops or reduces heavy bleeding by removing most, if not all of the lining of the uterus. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® is used in an 8 minute outpatient treatment where heat is applied to treat the endometrium. It requires no incisions and may even be performed in your doctor's office under local anesthesia. GYNECARE THERMACHOICE is hormone free and, unlike a hysterectomy, it allows you to retain your uterus. Endometrial ablation avoids costs, recovery time and risks associated with hysterectomy, and patients are generally able to be back in their normal routines within a day or two.

How does GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® work?

GYNECARE THERMACHOICE® uses a method called global endometrial ablation (GEA) to remove the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. Here's how it works:

  • A small soft, flexible balloon attached to a thin catheter (tube) is first passed through the vagina and cervix, and then placed gently into the uterus. No incision is required. The balloon is made of silicone material, eliminating the risk of allergy for latex-sensitive women.
  • The balloon is then filled with fluid so that it inflates to the unique contours of the uterus.
  • The fluid is gently heated and circulated in the uterus for 8 minutes while the lining of the uterus is treated.
  • When the treatment is completed, all the fluid is withdrawn from the balloon, and the catheter is removed. Nothing remains in the uterus. The treated uterine lining will shed, like during a period, over the next 7-10 days.

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