Endometrial Balloon Ablation as a Therapy for Intractable Uterine Bleeding in an Adolescent

Study Objective: To evaluate the use of a minimally invasive global endometrial ablation technique in the management of life-threatening bleeding unresponsive to hormonal treatment. Results: Immediate cessation of bleeding with recovery of normal hematologic profile. Conclusions: Endometrial ablation by global balloon ablation may be considered an alternative to hysterectomy in life-threatening hemorrhage in the adolescent patient who is unresponsive to hormonal therapy.