RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Uterine balloon therapy for menorrhagia: A feasibility study of its use in the community setting JF Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care JO J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group SP 133 OP 134 DO 10.1783/147118902101196252 VO 28 IS 3 A1 McAllister, K F A1 Bigrigg, A YR 2002 UL http://jfprhc.bmj.com/content/28/3/133.abstract AB Objectives To determine whether uterine balloon therapy (UBT) for menorrhagia can be performed safely in the community setting, obviating the need for hospital admission or general anaesthesia. Design Prospective case studies of 20 women undergoing Thermachoice endometrial ablation for menorrhagia. Setting Glasgow Centre for Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Greater Glasgow Primary Care NHS Trust, Glasgow, UK. Participants Twenty women with menorrhagia unresponsive to medical therapy. Main outcome measures Pain levels experienced by women during the procedure, measured by visual analogue scores and analgesia requirements postoperatively. Results Pain scores were in the range 0.1-6.6 (median 1.1) for outpatient hysteroscopy, compared to 0.1-9.8 (median 4.0) for uterine balloon therapy. No procedure was abandoned due to pain. Conclusion UBT performed under local anaesthetic is tolerated well by patients. It is an effective treatment for menorrhagia, which is safe and easy to perform in the community setting.