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Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgical procedure designed to alleviate abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in women who have met their desired parity. Abnormal uterine bleeding is defined as heavy, irregular, or intermenstrual bleeding. AUB is a common gynecologic complaint affecting 10 to 30% of reproductive-age women. The ablation destroys the functioning layer of the endometrium to prevent regrowth and suppress menstruation. There are different techniques used to perform endometrial ablation. A hysterectomy was previously the only option available for women who experienced abnormal uterine bleeding, but this minor procedure is an alternative with benefits of decreased complication rates, pain, recovery, operating time, and uterine preservation., (Copyright © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC.)