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Her Option
Office Cryoablation
Therapy
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Her Option® is a
procedure to treat abnormal uterine bleeding or “menorrhagia” (men-or-ra-jah),
a medical term for menstrual periods that are too heavy, too frequent, or last
too long. Her Option is designed for
office use with women’s comfort in mind. The
procedure typically takes 20 to 30 minutes and uses cryoablation (cold
temperatures). Cold has a natural
analgesic affect, reducing pain associated with the procedure.
Her Option is a natural choice for women with heavy periods who are
looking for an alternative to a hysterectomy and have a desire to maintain their
natural hormones.
During the procedure, your
doctor will monitor the progress of the treatment using an abdominal ultrasound.
A slender probe will be gently inserted through your vagina into your
uterus and is cooled until it reaches sub-zero temperatures.
Typically, multiple ice zones are formed.
The
Her Option procedure:
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Is effective.
In a clinical study with Her Option, 91% of patients surveyed at two
years following treatment were very or extremely satisfied.
The decrease in bleeding varies from woman to woman.
Some women find that their periods return to more normal levels.
Other women will find that their bleeding is completely eliminated or
will only spot for a few days a month
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Requires no IV sedation.
Your doctor will work with you to determine appropriate medication
for the treatment
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May provide additional
benefits. Patients who undergo
the treatment often report a reduction in PMS symptoms, such as fatigue,
irritability and cramping.
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Provides patient
satisfaction. 96% of women would
recommend Her Option to a friend.1
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Her Option is not right for all
women. To schedule an appointment to
talk with you physician about this procedure call 973-209-1200.
For more information about Her Option
visit www.heroption.com
Durability
of Treatment Effects after Endometrial Cryoablation vs. Rollerball
Electroablation for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Two-Year Results of a
Multicenter Randomized Trial. Townsend D et al. American
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, March 2003.
A Randomized Study Comparing Endometrial Cryoablation and Rollerball
Electroablation for Treatment of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.
Duleba A et al. The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists,
February 2003
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