Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV). An endoscope being used to make a hole in the ventricle so the patient can avoid needing a shunt. For a small number of children, an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) surgery may be a treatment option. This surgery replaces the need to have a shunt. Most often it's done in children who have a narrow or blocked channel leading out of their ventricles (aqueductal stenosis).
Treatment options. If your period is heavy due to a hormone change, it can often be reversed through hormone supplements or switching to a different type of contraceptive. For some of the more severe issues, treatment can vary. Infections like pelvic inflammatory disorder can usually be treated with antibiotics.
In a normal cycle, the production of progesterone is stimulated by the release of an egg. Itâs this hormone that helps a womanâs body maintain regular periods. But during an anovulatory cycle, an insufficient level of progesterone can lead to heavy bleeding. A woman may mistake this bleeding for a real period.