MEA: A Solution For Many Women (NAPSA)—It’s a common problem that affects some 30 percent of all women. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists estimates that in the U.S. over eight million women between the ages of 30 to 55 experience heavy periods. Beyondjust limiting daily activities, these can lead to painful cramps, chronic fatigue and anemia. A physician can help you with treatments that are medical or surgical. Medical options include: Drug treatment Hormone treatments similar to birth controlpills. Surgical options include: Hysterectomy, which in- volves removing the uterus andis a major operation requiring six to eight weeks of recovery time. Endometrial ablation, a much less-invasive procedure, can be carried out under local anesthesia and done as an outpatient procedure. One highly effective, minimally invasive ablation procedure, approved for reducing heavy periods, is Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA). It requires an average treat- ment time of three to four minutes and has no recorded long-term side effects. No overnight hospital stay is needed and most patients return to normal activities the next day. In most cases, it’s covered by health insurance. The treatment works by using gentle, therapeutic microwaves to heat the uterine lining to reduce or eliminate future bleeding. The procedure has been used worldwide for over a decade. “It is very important for women experiencing heavy periods to have Doctors can help many women find a new solution to an old problem. an alternative to a hysterectomy,” said Dr. David Kulbersh, a gynecologist in Columbia, SC. “All women experiencing heavy periods who no longer want to have children should at least consider MEA.” According to gynecologist Dr. Michael Lau of the Edmonds Women’s Clinic outside Seattle, WA, “If you experience any one of the following symptoms, please consult your gynecologist to determine whether you are eligible for this type of treatment.” Do you limit your activities or miss work because of your period? Does your period cause you embarrassing moments? Does your period cause you fatigue or dizziness? Does your period last more than six or seven days? Has medication such as birth control pills failed to control the problem? For more information, see a doctor and call 1-800-830-4904 or visit www.microsulis.com.
