Which specialist performs endometrial ablation?

Endometrial ablation treats the lining inside the uterus, often when menstrual bleeding is heavy and other options have been considered. The OB-GYN assesses the uterus, reviews bleeding patterns and medicines, and checks that pregnancy is not present before treatment. Depending on the method and your health, the procedure may be arranged in a hospital or day-surgery setting. Anaesthesia or sedation may be provided by a separate anaesthesia professional.

Bring details of your periods, previous procedures, current medicines, allergies, and any plans for future pregnancy. Ask which tests are needed before treatment and how contraception will be managed afterward. Endometrial ablation is not a method of contraception, and pregnancy after it can be dangerous. Follow the clinic's instructions about fasting, medicines, transport, and recovery.

After the procedure, contact the treating team for fever, worsening pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, repeated vomiting, or difficulty passing urine. Seek urgent help for severe pain, fainting, breathing problems, or bleeding that makes you feel weak. Follow the discharge instructions because expected discharge and cramps vary with the technique used.

Ask why ablation is being recommended, which technique will be used, what pregnancy prevention is needed, who provides anaesthesia, and which warning symptoms require urgent review.