Evaluation of a Silver Nitrate Endometrial Ablation Fluid Delivery System as a Chemical Treatment for Menorrhagia

Silver nitrate could be a simple, inexpensive, safe, and potentially effective agent for endometrial ablation. However, to ensure safety, the fluid delivery system described herein must be abandoned. An alternative delivery system is needed, one which precisely controls the locus of caustic action, and further testing is required for effectiveness and safety.