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Be sure to take only recommended medicines. Don't douche, use tampons, or have sex for 2 to 3 days after an endometrial biopsy, or for a time recommended by your healthcare provider. You may also have other limits on your activity, including no strenuous activity or heavy lifting.

Be sure to take only recommended medicines. Don't douche, use tampons, or have sex for 2 to 3 days after an endometrial biopsy, or for a time recommended by your healthcare provider. You may also have other limits on your activity, including no strenuous activity or heavy lifting.

An endometrial biopsy is usually done by a gynecologist or a nurse practitioner who has been trained to do the test. The sample will be looked at by a pathologist. The biopsy can be done in your medical provider's office.

An endometrial biopsy is usually done by a gynecologist or a nurse practitioner who has been trained to do the test. The sample will be looked at by a pathologist. The biopsy can be done in your medical provider's office.

Endometrial biopsies are typically done on women over the age of 35 and prior to menopause. You should not undergo this procedure if you are pregnant. You may be a good candidate for this procedure if your Pap test shows abnormal or precancerous cells in your uterus.

Endometrial biopsies are typically done on women over the age of 35 and prior to menopause. You should not undergo this procedure if you are pregnant. You may be a good candidate for this procedure if your Pap test shows abnormal or precancerous cells in your uterus.

Be sure to take only recommended medicines. Don't douche, use tampons, or have sex for 2 to 3 days after an endometrial biopsy, or for a time recommended by your healthcare provider. You may also have other limits on your activity, including no strenuous activity or heavy lifting.

After an endometrial biopsy, some women experience light bleeding, so you may want to wear a sanitary pad for a few days. Keep in mind, however, that you shouldn't use tampons during this time. With regard to pain, mild cramping is fairly common, so you may want to take an over-the-counter pain reliever.

While an endometrial biopsy is safe, there is a chance of bleeding and infection. The wall of your uterus could also get nicked by the tools used during the biopsy, but this is very rare. If you think you may be pregnant, make sure to tell your doctor ahead of time. The biopsy could cause you to miscarry.

An endometrial biopsy is usually done by a gynecologist or a nurse practitioner who has been trained to do the test. The sample will be looked at by a pathologist. The biopsy can be done in your medical provider's office.

Your provider can also use endometrial biopsy to check for uterine infections, such as endometritis. Your provider may also use an endometrial biopsy to check the effects of hormone therapy or to find abnormal cells or cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.

After an endometrial biopsy, some women experience light bleeding, so you may want to wear a sanitary pad for a few days. Keep in mind, however, that you shouldn't use tampons during this time. With regard to pain, mild cramping is fairly common, so you may want to take an over-the-counter pain reliever.

The procedure This can be carried out under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic. This will have been discussed with you by your doctor in advance of your procedure. Endometrial biopsy is usually carried out when you have a hysteroscopy under a general anaesthetic.

Endometrial biopsies are typically done on women over the age of 35 and prior to menopause. You should not undergo this procedure if you are pregnant. You may be a good candidate for this procedure if your Pap test shows abnormal or precancerous cells in your uterus.

Your healthcare provider can do an endometrial biopsy to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for study. The endometrial tissue is viewed under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. Your healthcare provider can also check the effects of hormones on the endometrium.

While an endometrial biopsy is safe, there is a chance of bleeding and infection. The wall of your uterus could also get nicked by the tools used during the biopsy, but this is very rare. If you think you may be pregnant, make sure to tell your doctor ahead of time. The biopsy could cause you to miscarry.

For example, if the biopsy is being done to investigate abnormal bleeding or other symptoms, it may be covered by insurance. However, if the biopsy is being done for fertility testing or other non-medical reasons, it may not be covered and the patient may be responsible for the full cost.

After an endometrial biopsy, some women experience light bleeding, so you may want to wear a sanitary pad for a few days. Keep in mind, however, that you shouldn't use tampons during this time. With regard to pain, mild cramping is fairly common, so you may want to take an over-the-counter pain reliever.

Most gynecologists can perform the endometrial biopsy in the office or in an out-patient clinic.

Your provider can also use endometrial biopsy to check for uterine infections, such as endometritis. Your provider may also use an endometrial biopsy to check the effects of hormone therapy or to find abnormal cells or cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.

Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for a few days following the procedure to prevent infection. Please do not place anything in your vagina and avoid sex (intercourse) for one week following the procedure. A nurse will call you with the report of the tests done on the tissue removed from your uterus.

While an endometrial biopsy is safe, there is a chance of bleeding and infection. The wall of your uterus could also get nicked by the tools used during the biopsy, but this is very rare. If you think you may be pregnant, make sure to tell your doctor ahead of time. The biopsy could cause you to miscarry.

The procedure This can be carried out under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic. This will have been discussed with you by your doctor in advance of your procedure. Endometrial biopsy is usually carried out when you have a hysteroscopy under a general anaesthetic.

To promote healing and lessen discomfort, please follow these guidelines: For the next ONE week, do not insert anything into your vagina. This includes tampons, douching, and sexual intercourse.

Your provider can also use endometrial biopsy to check for uterine infections, such as endometritis. Your provider may also use an endometrial biopsy to check the effects of hormone therapy or to find abnormal cells or cancer. Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.

Your healthcare provider can do an endometrial biopsy to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for study. The endometrial tissue is viewed under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. Your healthcare provider can also check the effects of hormones on the endometrium.

The procedure This can be carried out under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic. This will have been discussed with you by your doctor in advance of your procedure. Endometrial biopsy is usually carried out when you have a hysteroscopy under a general anaesthetic.

For example, if the biopsy is being done to investigate abnormal bleeding or other symptoms, it may be covered by insurance. However, if the biopsy is being done for fertility testing or other non-medical reasons, it may not be covered and the patient may be responsible for the full cost.

Your healthcare provider can do an endometrial biopsy to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for study. The endometrial tissue is viewed under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. Your healthcare provider can also check the effects of hormones on the endometrium.

Most gynecologists can perform the endometrial biopsy in the office or in an out-patient clinic.

For example, if the biopsy is being done to investigate abnormal bleeding or other symptoms, it may be covered by insurance. However, if the biopsy is being done for fertility testing or other non-medical reasons, it may not be covered and the patient may be responsible for the full cost.

Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for a few days following the procedure to prevent infection. Please do not place anything in your vagina and avoid sex (intercourse) for one week following the procedure. A nurse will call you with the report of the tests done on the tissue removed from your uterus.

Most gynecologists can perform the endometrial biopsy in the office or in an out-patient clinic.

To promote healing and lessen discomfort, please follow these guidelines: For the next ONE week, do not insert anything into your vagina. This includes tampons, douching, and sexual intercourse.

Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for a few days following the procedure to prevent infection. Please do not place anything in your vagina and avoid sex (intercourse) for one week following the procedure. A nurse will call you with the report of the tests done on the tissue removed from your uterus.

To promote healing and lessen discomfort, please follow these guidelines: For the next ONE week, do not insert anything into your vagina. This includes tampons, douching, and sexual intercourse.