Minerva Endometrial Ablation in Ocala, FL

Minerva is a quick, one-time, minimally invasive procedure that treats heavy menstrual bleeding by removing the uterine lining (the endometrium) — the tissue that sheds during your period. There are no incisions, no hormones, and no implants, and the treatment itself takes only a few minutes.

A slim wand is passed through the cervix into the uterus, where precisely controlled heat treats the uterine lining. The actual treatment takes about 2 minutes, the entire visit is brief, and most women go home within about 30 minutes and return to their normal routine the next day.

In the FDA clinical trial, 93% of women treated with Minerva had their bleeding reduced to normal levels or less at one year, and about 72% stopped having periods altogether. Many women also report improvement in period pain and PMS symptoms.

Minerva is designed for premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding who are finished having children. It is not appropriate for women who may want a future pregnancy, who are or may be pregnant, or who have certain uterine conditions. Dr. Poorti Riley will confirm whether ablation is right for you — and whether fibroids or polyps should be addressed first.

Pregnancy after endometrial ablation is unlikely but still possible, and it would be high-risk for both mother and baby. Reliable contraception is required after the procedure. If you may want children in the future, ablation is not the right choice — other treatments for heavy bleeding are available.

Treatment depends on the cause and your future family plans. Options include hormonal therapies (pills or IUDs), removal of polyps or fibroids with the TruClear hysteroscopic system, the incisionless Sonata treatment for fibroids, Minerva endometrial ablation for women finished with childbearing, and minimally invasive da Vinci surgery when needed. Most women find lasting relief without a hysterectomy.