Research
Adherence
Microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) results in higher patient satisfaction and lower rates of subsequent hysterectomy compared to transcervical resection of the endometrium (TCRE) over a 5-year follow-up.
If you suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding and are considering surgical options, Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) offers higher patient satisfaction and a lower chance of needing a hysterectomy within 5 years compared to Transcervical Resection (TCRE).
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Total or general satisfaction was reported by significantly more of those who underwent MEA compared with those who had TCRE (86% vs. 74%). ... In all, 24% of the patients who had MEA and 28% of those who had TCRE had undergone further gynecologic surgery in the follow-up period. This includes a 16% hysterectomy rate for the MEA cohort and 25% hysterectomy rate for women who had TCRE.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with 5-year follow-up and high retention rate (90%).
Source
A Potential Decline in Life Expectancy in the United States in the 21st Century
S. Jay Olshansky et al. · Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey · 2005
narrative_reviewCited 1,949×
Read the paper This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →