Menorrhagia Urological and Genital Diseases Menorrhagia
Conditions
Interventions
Endometrial ablation (MEA) with thermal balloon endometrial ablation (TBEA).
Microwave Endometrial Ablation
MEA uses microwave energy, which emanates from the probe tip to effectively ?paint? the ins
Sponsors
NHS Grampian (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women in the catchment area of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with dysfunctional uterine bleeding who: 1. Have completed their family 2. Have normal endometrial pathology 3. Have a regular uterus cavity 4. Are willing to be randomised to microwave endometrial ablation or thermal balloon endometrial ablation under local anaesthesia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable or unwilling to give informed consent 2. Those who in the opinion of the attending physician are thought to have limited life expectancy (less than one year) 3. Patients who currently or have within the last three months been involved with another research project
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcome using satisfaction levels and menstrual scores (including amenorrhoea rates) after each procedure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Operative details and treatment acceptability 2. Quality of life 3. Health service costs of Microwave Endometrial Ablation to Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed