After an endometrial ablation

After an endometrial ablation

Who is this information for?

This information is for you if you are about to have, or you have had, a type of operation to thin or remove your endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb) in an effort to treat heavy periods. The name for this operation is an endometrial ablation. You might also find it useful to share this information with your family and friends.

About this information

You should read this information along with any other information you have been given about your choices and the operation itself. This information gives general advice based on women’s experiences and expert opinion. Every woman has different needs and recovers in different ways. Your own recovery will depend upon:

• how fit and well you are before your operation
• the reason you are having an endometrial ablation
• the exact type of endometrial ablation that you have
• how smoothly everything goes and whether there are any complications.

Download the leaflet

The full leaflet can be downloaded as a pdf below:

• Information for you after an endometrial ablation (pdf)