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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
Heated water is circulated inside the uterus to destroy the lining of the uterus
Texas Health Care
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Visualization of the inside of the uterus
The inside of the uterus will be visualized via hysteroscopy to determine the amount of scarring
Time frame: 6 months post-ablation
Measurments of endometrial thickness
Measurements will be taken of the uterine cavity length and endometrial thickness
Time frame: 6 months post-ablation
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