NovaSure for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Birmingham, AL
NovaSure is a procedure that helps alleviate symptoms of heavy or abmormally long periods. If you have heavy menstrual bleeding or periods that last longer than 7 days NovaSure may be right for you.
The board-certified gynecologists at Birmingham Obstetrics & Gynecology specialize in providing NovaSure at our office in Birmingham, AL. Learn more and call to schedule an appointment today. You can also request an appointment online.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
What is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?
1 in 5 women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding. Many women begin to experience heavy and/or irregular bleeding in their 30s and 40s, as they begin to get closer to menopause. Heavy periods are more than just a hassle - they take a physical, social, and emotional toll as well.
Studies show heavy menstrual bleeding can affect women in a number of ways:
Physical
- Many feel tired and nauseated
- Many experience bad cramps
- Many have headaches
Social
- More than 60% have had to miss social or athletic events1
- About 80% report avoiding sex1
- 33% have been forced to miss work2
Emotional
- 77% have depression or moodiness1
- 75% feel anxious2
- 57% report a lack of confidence during their period1
Heavy periods are not something with which you have to live. Today, there are a number of effective treatment options available.
References
- National Women’s Health Resource Center. Survey of women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding. Data on file; 2005.
- Cooper J, et al. A randomized, multicenter trial of safety and efficacy of the NovaSure system in the treatment of menorrhagia. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2002; 9:418-428.
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Schedule a Consultation for Heavy Period Treatment
The board-certified OBGYNs at Birmingham Obstetrics & Gynecology specialize in diagnosing and treating heavy menstrual bleeding. Call our women’s health clinic in Birmingham at (205) 933-8334 to schedule your appointment today!