Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive gynecological surgical procedure that ablates or destroys the endometrium, or lining, of the uterus. This destruction causes the formation of scar tissue, preventing the endometrium from regrowing. The decrease in regrowth is intended to reduce the amount of bleeding. Endometrial ablation is typically used to address abnormal uterine bleeding, which can be a symptom of multiple health conditions. Endometrial ablation does not cure any medical conditions, it is used to reduce symptoms that conditions cause. This procedure can cause patients to experience permanent side effects and long-term complications. There are very limited surgical treatments to address abnormal uterine bleeding, the only other option being hysterectomy. It is estimated that around 500,000 patients undergo endometrial ablation procedures each year. This procedure is usually performed by a gynecologist.