Is endometrial ablation a good option for adenomyosis?

Endometrial ablation treats the uterine lining, but adenomyosis lives within the uterine muscle. Because the underlying tissue isn’t removed, ablation often doesn’t resolve adenomyosis-related pain or heavy bleeding, and some patients feel worse afterward.

Ablation is also not appropriate if you want the option of future pregnancy, since it can make carrying a pregnancy unsafe or unlikely. If you’ve been told ablation is an option, our team can help you confirm whether your symptoms and imaging fit adenomyosis and talk through alternatives that better match your goals and severity of symptoms.