A Safe Alternativeto Hysterectomy

A new gynecological procedure performed at Seton Medical Center helps women control excessive menstrual bleeding—called menorrhagia—without a need for hormones or a hysterectomy. Ten million women in the United States live with menorrhagia, which can also cause severe pain and fatigue. A procedure called the NovaSure Endometrial Ablation System reduces or eliminates excessive bleeding by safely removing the endometrial lining of the uterus. “Most women who undergo the NovaSure procedure rarely experience bleeding again during their monthly cycle,” says Katie Shapiro, M.D., an OB/GYN affiliated with Seton. “We want women to know that a safe alternative to hysterectomy exists, which requires no incisions, has minimal recovery time, and is performed on an outpatient basis. This is an effective treatment for women who have completed childbearing." “The NovaSure highlights our longstanding commitment to providing patients with the best technology for their health and well-being,” says Stephen Scheifele, M.D., an OB/GYN affiliated with Seton.To find out more about the NovaSure System, call 800.436.2404 to make an appointment with an OB/GYN associated with Seton, or go to Seton Medical Center.