What is an endometrial biopsy?

endometrium is the lining of the uterus. During ovulation, this lining thickens to provide fertilized eggs with a nutrient -rich environment. Endometrium is also subject to diseases such as cancer and endometriosis. During endometrial biopsy, a sample of endometrial tissue is obtained for laboratory examination to determine whether any disease is present.

The endometrial biopsy can be performed for several reasons. This procedure is indicated when a woman is experiencing heavy, irregular or prolonged haemorrhage of the uterus, or to determine whether cancer is present in the uterine endometrial lining. A biopsy can also be made to determine whether the endometrium is constantly undergoing a typical range of changes that occur during the menstrual cycle.

Before undergoing endometrial biopsy, a woman should ensure that her doctor has access to all relevant health information. This includes whether she is pregnant or can be pregnant; This procedure can not be done on a pregnant woman because it cane endanger the fetus. He must also tell his doctor if he is taking any medication, including over -the -counter products, or is allergic to any medicine. In the end, he has to tell his doctor if she has recently experienced a pelvic, uterine or vaginal infection or has been ever treated for such infections in the past.

The

endometrial biopsy procedure takes only about fifteen minutes and is usually performed by a gynecologist, a general physician or a certified nurse. At the beginning of the procedure, a solution of local anesthetics may be used to duplicate the cervix. Furthermore, a speculum is inserted into the vagina to expand the vagina and allow the doctor to gain access to the cervix. Then a biopsy tool is inserted through the uterus into the uterus, so an endometrial sample can be obtained.

During tbiopsy, it is common for a woman to feel pain like menstrual cramps. Some cramps can also be experienced for several hours after the procedure,But the pain should not be worse than the pain of the typical period. Many women will experience light vaginal bleeding after a biopsy that may persist for several days. The woman should call her doctor for advice if pain or bleeding deteriorates beyond the normal period if the fever develops or if the vaginal discharge smells unpleasantly, as these symptoms may indicate an infection.

The results of endometrial biopsy are developed in a pathological laboratory where the endometrial sample is examined under a microscope. This examination determines whether the endometrial lining has undergone any changes that could indicate cancer or other disease. An abnormal result may indicate the presence of cancer or benign growth or diseases such as endometrial hyperplasia in which the endometrium has been overgrown. In some cases, it may be inconclusive, which may cause further biopsy or other tests.