How it Works

Absolutely! We perform dozens of endometrial ablations in Kansas City every year. Our providers have extensive experience with this procedure and will walk you through everything you need to know about how it works. In general, WCJC would not recommend any procedure unless we were sure that it would yield significant results for a patient and be safe to perform given their medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle.

After an Endometrial Ablation in Kansas City, many of our patients report mild-to-moderate pain or cramping. You may also experience discharge for up to 48 hours afterwards. However, if you experience intense cramping, fever, chills, or trouble urinating, you should contact WCJC right away so we may document these symptoms and give you recommendations for how to relieve them.

There are three different methods of accomplishing an endometrial ablation in Kansas City at WCJC. Thermachoice®; Hydrothermal (HTA); and Novasure®. Each has their own pros and cons and we will discuss them with you during your initial appointment to decide what’s best for you. For in office endometrial ablations, we offer Novasure®.

Yes; a few conditions, gynecological and otherwise, will prohibit our providers from performing an Endometrial Ablation. This includes patients who have or are experiencing:

• Menopause
• Infection
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• Endometrial Uterine, or Cervical Cancer
• Excessive Scarring (from C-Section)
• Other disorders involving the uterus

We can perform an Endometrial Ablation at either our Olathe office or two Kansas City metro surgical centers. We will schedule your appointment for a location and date that is most convenient for your busy schedule.

Every insurance carrier and plan is unique. It’s important that you contact your health insurance company before your appointment to confirm whether or not your specific plan fully or partially covers Endometrial Ablation.

After an Endometrial Ablation in Kansas City, your provider may see you back in clinic 6 weeks following your procedure, at which point you should have been able to return to your normal routine. And while Endometrial Ablation is effective, it is not always permanent. It’s important to check in with your doctor each year to document your progress.

• You may experience cramping similar to menstrual cramps for 48 hours after the procedure.
• You may take “over the counter” pain relievers that do not contain aspirin, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Motrin® or Advil®). Do not exceed the daily recommended dose.
• Your doctor may have prescribed a narcotic pain medication to use as well.

Note: If the pain is not relieved by pain medication, becomes worse, or you have difficulty breathing, call our office.

• You may resume the diet you had prior to surgery.
• Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.

• For the first couple of days following surgery, you may experience discomfort with urination due to catheterization of your bladder during the procedure.
• If you have persistent urinary urgency, dysuria, or inability to empty your bladder, please call our office.

• You may return to your normal activity one day after surgery. Most patients are able to return to work one day after surgery.
• Do not drive while taking prescription pain medication or if your level of discomfort could inhibit your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• You may shower the day after surgery. Do not soak in a bathtub for one week after surgery.

• Vaginal bleeding like a period, spotting, brown discharge, or watery discharge are to be expected for up to two weeks after surgery.

Note: If you have heavy, bright red vaginal bleeding soaking one pad or more per hour, call our office

Call your WCJC Officer if you are experiencing…

• A fever higher than 100.4º F
• Increasing pain not controlled by pain medication
• Inability to eat or drink without vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Inability to empty your bladder
• Redness and tenderness at the incision site, or a large amount of drainage
• Heavy, bright red vaginal bleeding, or foul smelling discharge. You can expect to have a small amount of reddish-brown colored discharge for up to six weeks. Do not be alarmed by this.

If you feel you need to be seen urgently, please go to the Emergency Department where your surgery was performed so that our physicians may care for you.

Any questions regarding your surgery or post-operative recovery should be directed to the staff at the Women’s Clinic of Johnson County rather than your Primary Care Physician.