{"paper_id":"2e2dd7e3-8c86-46ef-a378-f99d11de6513","body_text":"Abstract\nTranscervical resection of the endometrium (TCRE) and of fibroids (TCRF) are alternatives to hysterectomy in the treatment of dysfunctional bleeding. The operation is more likely to be successful if patients are carefully selected. Patients who consider TCRE must be aware that further childbearing cannot be considered.1\nPreview\nUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nKe RW, Taylor PJ (1991) Endometrial ablation to control excessive uterine bleeding. Hum Reprod 6:574–580\nDeCherney AH, Diamond MP, Lavy G et al (1987) Endometrial ablation for intractable uterine bleeding: hysteroscopic resection. Obstet Gynecol 70:668–670\nIstre O, Schiotz H, Sadik L et al (1991) Transcervical resection of endometrium and fibroids. Initial complications. 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