Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding can affect you in many ways. It can be socially frustrating at times, it can affect your ability to get pregnant and it can ultimately become dangerous. Below is a few informative links. As with most medical issues, there are many ways to potentially treat all of the following conditions. Medicines and conservative treatments are usually tried first, followed by simple procedures such as endometrial ablation, or destruction of the lining of the uterus that causes bleeding. If your problem is severe or if you have tried and failed simpler options you may need a hysterectomy. Our doctors make every attempt to perform all hysterectomies in a minimally invasive or laparoscopic manner. Click here for more treatment options for abnormal bleeding patterns such as heavy or painful periods.