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Endometrial biopsy
The endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a tissue sample of the lining of the uterus. The tissue subsequently undergoes a histologic evaluation which aids the physician in forming a diagnosis.[citation needed]
There are several indications for obtaining an endometrial biopsy from a non-pregnant woman:[citation needed]
Transvaginal ultrasonography is generally done before obtaining an endometrial biopsy, as it may help in the gynecologic diagnosis, or even make the taking of a biopsy superfluous if the lining is thin. If the endometrial lining is less than 5 mm thick on sonography, it is highly unusual to encounter endometrial cancer.
The test is usually done in women over age 35. A more thorough histologic evaluation can be obtained by a dilatation and curettage, which requires anesthesia.
The procedure is contraindicated in pregnancy. Therefore, women in the reproductive years may need a pregnancy test before a biopsy is taken to assure that the test is not done during a pregnancy. Other contraindications are pelvic inflammatory disease and coagulopathies.
An endometrial biopsy usually cannot be done as an office procedure in children, young women, women with vaginismus, or women with cervical stenosis. If necessary, an examination under anesthesia could be performed at which time a biopsy could be taken.[citation needed]
While the procedure is generally considered safe, cramps or pelvic pain are common but short-lived side effects. After the procedure, the patient may experience some bleeding. Uterine perforation and uterine infections are rare complications.
Endometrial biopsy pain is quite common. The reason that doctors spray the lidocaine is to help deal with some of the pain from the procedure. The lidocaine spray can burn when it is sprayed into the area. The clamp that is put onto the cervix may be another cause of pain, and the procedure itself, with the doctor procuring a piece of the lining, may be painful. Most of the time, this will only be required once, but sometimes the procedure can entail two or three instances of procuring a piece of the endometrium.[citation needed]
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Endometrial biopsy
The endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a tissue sample of the lining of the uterus. The tissue subsequently undergoes a histologic evaluation which aids the physician in forming a diagnosis.[citation needed]
There are several indications for obtaining an endometrial biopsy from a non-pregnant woman:[citation needed]
Transvaginal ultrasonography is generally done before obtaining an endometrial biopsy, as it may help in the gynecologic diagnosis, or even make the taking of a biopsy superfluous if the lining is thin. If the endometrial lining is less than 5 mm thick on sonography, it is highly unusual to encounter endometrial cancer.
The test is usually done in women over age 35. A more thorough histologic evaluation can be obtained by a dilatation and curettage, which requires anesthesia.
The procedure is contraindicated in pregnancy. Therefore, women in the reproductive years may need a pregnancy test before a biopsy is taken to assure that the test is not done during a pregnancy. Other contraindications are pelvic inflammatory disease and coagulopathies.
An endometrial biopsy usually cannot be done as an office procedure in children, young women, women with vaginismus, or women with cervical stenosis. If necessary, an examination under anesthesia could be performed at which time a biopsy could be taken.[citation needed]
While the procedure is generally considered safe, cramps or pelvic pain are common but short-lived side effects. After the procedure, the patient may experience some bleeding. Uterine perforation and uterine infections are rare complications.
Endometrial biopsy pain is quite common. The reason that doctors spray the lidocaine is to help deal with some of the pain from the procedure. The lidocaine spray can burn when it is sprayed into the area. The clamp that is put onto the cervix may be another cause of pain, and the procedure itself, with the doctor procuring a piece of the lining, may be painful. Most of the time, this will only be required once, but sometimes the procedure can entail two or three instances of procuring a piece of the endometrium.[citation needed]
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