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Hologic 's Next generation system offers more control and confidence for the physician and more comfort for the patient

Hologic , Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, announced the availability of its next generation NovaSure system -- a 90-second, minimally-invasive, outpatient treatment for women suffering from excessive menstrual bleeding. The next generation NovaSure system is designed to offer the same customized technology as Hologic's current NovaSure system trusted by physicians across the United States, but with even more control and confidence for the physician and more comfort for the patient.

"We have worked closely with our customers to incorporate a number of physician and patient-focused enhancements resulting in a device designed to offer more leverage and control with significantly less manipulation. This next generation system is designed to provide the physician with improved procedure efficiency and offer the patient even greater comfort," said Steve Williamson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hologic GYN Surgical Products. "More than one million women have been treated with the NovaSure procedure. We believe the new NovaSure enhancements will expand the number of women who are offered the NovaSure procedure as a solution for excessive menstrual bleeding."

Excessive menstrual bleeding affects approximately 10 million women in the United States and is one of the most common afflictions in contemporary gynecology. The NovaSure procedure reduces or eliminates excessive bleeding by safely removing the endometrial lining of the uterus responsible for menstrual bleeding.

"In my practice, the majority of my patients are looking for an end to their problem periods, which is why I recommend the NovaSure procedure," said Dr. Scott Schade of the Rockwood Clinic in Spokane, Washington, who has performed more than 600 NovaSure procedures in his office to date. "The new device is extremely easy to insert and seat and requires less maneuvering of the device during the procedure, which increases patient comfort and reduces procedure time. I believe that the learning curve for physicians will be significantly shortened -- overall this next generation device will deliver substantial benefits to NovaSure procedures performed in the physician's office."

Many patients who choose NovaSure endometrial ablation have the procedure performed in a physician's office or outpatient setting and typically return to their normal activities within a day or two. The NovaSure procedure provides an effective and minimally invasive alternative to hysterectomy, while avoiding the potential side effects and long-term risks of hormonal drug therapy.

More than 150 years ago, the first hysterectomy was performed. With modern medicine advances, there are now safe and simple alternatives to invasive surgery. As this week marks National Women's Health Week (May 9-15) coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, we celebrate a less invasive option to treat excessive menstrual bleeding. This week-long observance empowers women to make their health a top priority and encourages them to make appointments with their OB/GYN to discuss their gynecological health and to schedule a mammogram as well as cervical cancer and osteoporosis screening tests.

Source: Hologic