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.
Any of the following is considered to be heavy menstrual bleeding: 1  Bleeding that lasts more than 7 days. 2  Bleeding that soaks through one or more tampons or pads every hour for several hours in a row. 3  Needing to wear more than one pad at a time to control menstrual flow.  Needing to change pads or tampons during the night.