Cerene

Cerene® can be performed in your provider's office with minimal downtime. The procedure itself is typically under 15 minutes and most patients return to their normal activities within 24 hours of their treatment. Due to the usage of cryotherapy, Cerene® is less painful than other traditional endometrial ablation techniques. 

Cerene® is designed to lessen heavy menstrual flows and decrease the severity of cramps. Cerene® does not prevent adequate future assessment/biopsies of the uterine lining if needed, which has previously been an issue with endometrial ablation technologies.

Soaking through a pad or tampon every two hours or less and/or bleeding that lasts longer than seven days is considered heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 5 women.

Yes, it is FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for use in premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding due to benign causes for whom childbearing is complete.

Cerene® is often covered by insurance if it is medically necessary. After consulting with your UCLA Health specialist and deciding that Cerene® is a good option for you, we will work with your insurance to check for coverage.