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To: John T. Hardee who wrote (24)	10/7/1997 11:55:00 AM
From: John T. Hardee	of 35

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) <Picture> Many women suffer from heavy or irregular bleeding. This bleeding can lead to anemia and often disrupts every day life. As women grow older, the incidence of abnormal uterine bleeding increases. The cause of bleeding may be: Polyps - small growths on the uterus Fibroids - benign growth of fibrous tissue Endometriosis Infection Carcinoma Pregnancy and is sometimes unknown. It is important to see your health care professional about unusual bleeding. The cause may be serious and should be diagnosed as soon as possible. What if you have unusual or heavy bleeding? There are many diagnostic procedures available to determine the cause of bleeding. These include: Determination of ovulation by temperature charts and history Ultrasound Biopsy - the removal and examination of tissue and cells Hysteroscopy - looking inside the uterus with a special instrument These tests help rule out the possibility of cancer (a rare diagnosis) and help determine if fibroids or polyps are present. Most causes are non-cancerous and treatment choices are available in this case: Drug therapy, including hormones. Drug therapy is affective for some women, but is not a solution for all. Hysterectomy - the removal of the uterus. A hysterectomy will eliminate the bleeding but is a major operation. It involves time off from work and a long recovery. Fortunately, there is another choice: OPERA (Outpatient Endometrial Resection and Ablation) <Picture> What is OPERA? OPERA is a surgical, outpatient procedure. Many women resume normal activities in 1 to 4 days. Recovery from a hysterectomy usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. How does it work? The uterus is expanded with fluid, and the surgeon inserts an instrument designed to remove the endometrial layer inside of the uterus. The endometrial layer bleeds during menstruation, so bleeding is stopped or reduced when it is removed. The surgeon may also remove or partially remove fibroids and polyps during the procedure. OPERA is recommended only for women who do not want to bear additional children, as it results in infertility. What if I Want to Get Pregnant? Some women experience troublesome fibroids at a time when they want to bear children, and the presence of fibroids can make it difficult to conceive. The same surgical system used for the OPERA procedure can also enable your doctor to precisely remove the fibroids and help improve or maintain fertility. This procedure is called Submucous Myomectomy As Reproductive Therapy (SMART).

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