Historical aspects and current view for device-based endometrial destruction

Abstract

A historical perspective on the issue of device-based endometrial destruction is presented. The article describes in detail various current methods of thermal coagulation of the uterine mucosa for its destruction. A comparative analysis of hysteroscopic and non-hysteroscopic methods of endometrial destruction in terms of treatment effectiveness, complications, and recurrence prevention is presented. The ways of technological development of instrumental treatment methods of intrauterine disorders are highlighted.

Keywords

• endometrial destruction
• hysteroscopic and non-hysteroscopic treatments