MEDICUS May 2022

Stop heavy periods. Period. Fact: 1-in-4 women su er from heavy periods. 1 As recommended in the Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard , uterine-preserving procedures should be the first-line surgical treatment for women who have completed their childbearing. 2 Informed choice is also recommended. When presenting options to your patients, consider the NovaSure ® endometrial ablation: 5 minute procedure* Minimally-invasive alternative to hysterectomy Eective in 9-in-10 patients 3–4 * The NovaSure ® procedure is performed by a gynaecologist. Precisely measured radiofrequency energy is delivered for an average of 90 seconds, and the entire procedure typically takes less than 5 minutes to complete. 4 References: 1. National Women’s Health Resource Center (United States). Survey of women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding. Data on file, 2005. Based on women aged 30–50 years. 2. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Clinical Care Standards, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, October 2017. https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care- standards/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-clinical-care-standard 3. Cooper J, et al. A randomized multicenter trial of safety and efficacy of the NovaSure system in the treatment of menorrhagia. J Am Gynecol Laparosc. 2002;9:418-428. 4. NovaSure ® Instructions for Use. Bedford, MA: Hologic, Inc. ADS-03338-AUS-EN Rev.001. ©2021 Hologic, Inc. All rights reserved. Hologic, NovaSure and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. This information is not intended as a product solicitation or promotion where such activities are prohibited. Because Hologic materials are distributed through websites, eBroadcasts and tradeshows, it is not always possible to control where such materials appear. Hologic (Australia and New Zealand) Pty Ltd, Suite 302, Level 3, 2 Lyon Park Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. Tel. +61 2 9888 8000 . ABN 95 079 821 275. www.novasure.com