Treating adenomyosis bleeding with heat or artery blocking
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for heavy bleeding caused by adenomyosis: a procedure that uses heat to remove the inner lining of the uterus (endometrial ablation) and a procedure that blocks blood flow to the uterus (uterine artery embolization). If you have been diagnosed with adenomyosis and have tried medication without success, this trial may help decide which treatment is best for you.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 30 and 50 years old who has not gone through menopause.
- You have been diagnosed with adenomyosis (confirmed by MRI) that affects the inner layer of your uterus, and you have heavy menstrual bleeding.
- You have tried medical therapy for at least 3 months, or you cannot take it, or you have chosen not to.
- Your uterus measures between 6.0 and 12.0 cm from the opening to the top (measured by ultrasound).
- You are willing to have a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) if needed, and you agree to use highly effective birth control until menopause starts.
- You do not have certain other conditions like uterine cancer, severe endometriosis, blood clotting problems, or active infections.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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