Fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding

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5 Recommendations for further research

5.1

Further good-quality studies are needed in the following areas.

  • To investigate the comparative clinical and cost effectiveness of TBEA and MEA, preferably in head-to-head RCTs.

  • To investigate the clinical and cost effectiveness of second-generation EA techniques compared with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems.