Her Option® is a procedure to treat abnormal uterine bleeding or “menorrhagia” (men-or-ra-jah), a medical term for menstrual periods that are too heavy, too frequent, or last too long. Her Option is designed for office use with women’s comfort in mind. The procedure typically takes 20 to 30 minutes and uses cryoablation (cold temperatures). Cold has a natural analgesic affect, reducing pain associated with the procedure. Her Option is a natural choice for women with heavy periods who are looking for an alternative to a hysterectomy and have a desire to maintain their natural hormones. During the procedure, your doctor will monitor the progress of the treatment using an abdominal ultrasound. A slender probe will be gently inserted through your vagina into your uterus and is cooled until it reaches sub-zero temperatures. Typically, multiple ice zones are formed. The Her Option procedure:

Is effective. In a clinical study with Her Option, 91% of patients surveyed at two years following treatment were very or extremely satisfied. The decrease in bleeding varies from woman to woman. Some women find that their periods return to more normal levels. Other women will find that their bleeding is completely eliminated or will only spot for a few days a month

Requires no IV sedation. Your doctor will work with you to determine appropriate medication for the treatment

May provide additional benefits. Patients who undergo the treatment often report a reduction in PMS symptoms, such as fatigue, irritability and cramping.

Provides patient satisfaction. 96% of women would recommend Her Option to a friend. Her Option is not right for all women. To schedule an appointment to talk with you physician about this procedure, please call 718-888-0018.

Our physicians are very experienced, New York State-licensed and board-certified OB/GYN physicians with special expertise in endometrial ablation. They maintain hospital privileges at local hospitals including New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and New York Methodist Hospital.

Please call 718-888-0018 to schedule an appointment.