heavy menstruation hypermenorrhoea
Conditions
Interventions
HydroThermAblation or Novasure ablation of endometrial tissue.
HydroThermaAblation system uses hot saline ablation under direct hysteroscopic
view. Novasure consists of a 3-dimensional bipolar imped
Sponsors
Máxima Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding Uterine sound measurements of 6.0-12.0 cm Failed, contraindicated or intolerance to conservative (medical) therapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Desire to have children or preserve fertility Abnormal/ obstructed uterine cavity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life, measured by questionnaires filled in by the patient pre-operative, 4 weeks, 6 and 12 months after treatment. Questionnaires contain Short Form 36 and a structured clinical history questionnaire. Patients satisfaction is measured by using a visual analogue scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amenorrhoea. Using a pictorial chart in every questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed