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Title: Mechanical preparation of the endometrium prior to endometrial ablation. Author: Gimpelson RJ, Kaigh J. Journal: J Reprod Med; 1992 Aug; 37(8):691-4. PubMed ID: 1432984. Abstract: Of 143 women who underwent endometrial ablation between May 1986 and August 1991, 16 also had repeat procedures. Medical preparation of the endometrial lining (danazol, leuprolide acetate, or nafarelin acetate) was used in 109 patients; mechanical preparation in the form of suction curettage, in 28 patients; and no preparation, in 6 postmenopausal patients. Evaluation of the results following endometrial ablation showed that the results in mechanically prepared patients were comparable to those in patients receiving traditional medical preparation; thus mechanical preparation can make the procedure simpler, enhance patient compliance, and reduce side effects considerably.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]