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.
See 1 more doctor answer. It varies: This should be viewed as a period, even though it has been brought on artificially. A normal period can be anywhere from 2 to 10 days. In your situation there has been a lot of time for your uterine lining to build up, so it is not surprising that this bleeding is heavy. ...Read more.