what is an endrometrail abrasion on the uterus ?

Question

This procedure is used to control heavy bleeding.

Answer 1

An abrasion is like a skinned-knee. It's a rubbing (cutting, scraping) away of surface tissue.

The endometrium is the mucus tissue lining of the uterus.

So an endometrial abrasion would be a scraping away of the surface tissue lining the uterus. I think another way to refer to it is a "D & C," or dilation and curettage. That will be easier to look up online.

I'd ask for pain meds after, as there'll probably be some cramping.

***EDIT***
Since she specifically asked about abrasion, that's what I answered. Since endometrial abrasion is a technique used for *some* causes of bleeding, I guess the questioner will have to decide if she meant what she wrote.

"Less dense adhesions can be ruptured by simple pressure with the tip of the hysteroscope. Even denser adhesions can be dealt with by the technique of target abrasion (22.17). " (1) (This particular article discusses the procedure in cases of adhesions, but the principle is the same.)

"§ Dilation and curettage (D and C). In this procedure, your doctor opens (dilates) your cervix and then scrapes or suctions tissue from the lining of your uterus to reduce menstrual bleeding. Although this procedure is common and often treats menorrhagia successfully, you may need the procedure repeated if menorrhagia recurs." (2)

Answer 2

ABLATION. Not abrasion, and NOT the same as a D&C as the person above suggests.

Endometrial ablation is an alternative to hysterectomy in qualified patients for whom heavy bleeding is a problem, as you indicated. It literally destroys the lining of the uterus so that the heavy bleeding ceases. It is effective in the majority of cases, but not foolproof.

The procedure can be performed (usually in the OR under general anesthesia) using a variety of techniques, including electrocautery, which uses instruments such as a roller-ball or wire loop to remove the lining; balloon therapy, in which a heated balloon is placed into the uterus and filled with fluid to burn out the lining; freezing of the uterine lining; and new techniques like phototherapy, microwave ablation and radiofrequency ablation are used in more advanced centers.

Ablation is only considered when other therapies have failed (including hormonal-based therapies) AND the woman has no desire for childbearing. DEFINITELY NOT the same as a D&C!!! And it hurts a hell of a lot more than the "mild cramping" indicated above.

Good luck to you.

Answer 3

Uterine Abrasion

Answer 4

After throughly cleaning use an antibiotic lotion or ointment on scrapes. Typically, this ointment is used when scrapes are fresh to prevent infection. However, if you use the ointment every day, regardless of the danger of infection, the chances of the scrape leaving a scar will drop. Apply the ointment in a thin film over the top of a scrape. The medication in the ointment, while meant to prevent infections, will help to sooth the skin and should help your scrape heal faster. Leave your scrape exposed to the air. Scrapes should have bandages on them when they are still bleeding. This allows your blood to clot and stops infections from starting. However, after the bleeding has stopped, remove the bandage. Cover the scrape with antibiotic cream, and expose it to air as much as possible. This will allow the scrape to dry out and heal faster. The moist environment under a bandage can keep the scrape "alive" and prevent it from healing. Scrapes heal faster by keeping them clean. When a scrape is dirty, it is prone to infection. Infection keeps scrapes open, causes scabbing to happen, and makes the scrape last longer. Dirt and grime irritate a scrape and keep the skin from sewing back together as it is supposed to do.

Answer 5

What Is An Abrasion

Answer 6

check out the website below it has alot of information in it

Answer 7

go to WebMD and ask that...