Evaluation of the Endometrial Cavity After Endometrial Ablation

Evaluation of the Endometrial Cavity After Endometrial Ablation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the shape, size and appearance of the inside of the uterus six months following an endometrial ablation procedure. Half of the participants will have their ablation performed with a hydrothermal ablation device and the other half will have their ablation performed with a device that uses radiofrequency energy.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the shape, size and appearance of the inside of the uterus six months following an endometrial ablation procedure. Half of the participants will have their ablation performed with a hydrothermal ablation device and the other half will have their ablation performed with a device that uses radiofrequency energy. Participants are randomly assigned to one or the other device.

A vaginal ultrasound will be performed before the procedure and again at six months post-procedure.

The inside of the uterus will be visualized via hysteroscopy before the procedure and again at six months post-procedure. Measurements will be taken and the investigator will compare photos taken pre-procedure and six months post-procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Premenopausal women Not pregnant and no future pregnancy desired Willing to randomize the device used for the ablation Willing to undergo diagnostic hysteroscopy with office-based anesthesia 6 months post-ablation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or desiring future pregnancy Endometrial hyperplasia Presence of active endometriosis Active pelvic inflammatory disease Previous endometrial ablation procedure