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What are the advantages and disadvantages of having an Endometrial Resection to manage my heavy periods as opposed to having a Hysterectomy?
Advantages:
- Day-stay procedure
- Less discomfort
- Faster recovery
- Less time away from work
- No abdominal incisions
Disadvantages:
- Is an operation for menstrual reduction
- Cannot guarantee periods will stop
- Ongoing contraception is required after surgery
- Only suitable for those women with regular heavy periods
- Not suitable for women with an associated pain syndrome
- Quoted long-term failure rate is 10-15%
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