About Thermablate > For The Patient > How Does a Thermablate EAS Treatment Work?

During a Thermablate endometrial ablation treatment, a soft, flexible silicone balloon attached to a thin catheter is gently inserted into the uterus. The balloon is then inflated with a heated sterile fluid and expanded to fit the size and shape of your uterus. The treatment lasts less than 2.5 minutes, during which time the majority of the lining of the uterus is destroyed, thus significantly reducing, or in some cases, eliminating the flow of menstrual blood. At the end of the treatment cycle, the sterile fluid is automatically drained from the balloon and the catheter is removed and discarded. No part of the device remains in your uterus.

For many patients, a Thermablate procedure may be performed under local anesthesia only.

(Note: Thermablate EAS is not an option for any woman wishing to become pregnant. Pregnancy occurring after an endometrial ablation could be dangerous for both mother and fetus. Birth control options must be employed after a treatment with Thermablate EAS.)