What is an endometrial biopsy?<\/p>\n
An endometrial biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. This tissue sample can show cell changes due to abnormal tissues or variations in hormone levels.<\/p>\n
Taking a small sample of endometrial tissue helps your doctor diagnose certain medical conditions. A biopsy can also check for uterine infections such as endometritis.<\/p>\n
An endometrial biopsy can be performed in the doctor\u2019s office without the use of anesthesia. Typically, the procedure takes about 10 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n
Why is an endometrial biopsy performed?<\/p>\n
An endometrial biopsy may be performed to help diagnose abnormalities of the uterus. It can also rule out other diseases.<\/p>\n
Your doctor may want to perform an endometrial biopsy to:
\n– find the cause of postmenopausal bleeding or abnormal uterine bleeding
\n– screen for endometrial cancer
\n– evaluate fertility
\n– test your response to hormone therapy<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t have an endometrial biopsy during pregnancy, and you shouldn\u2019t have one if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n
-a blood clotting disorder
\n– acute pelvic inflammatory disease
\n– an acute cervical or vaginal infection
\n– cervical cancer
\n– cervical stenosis, or severe narrowing of the cervix<\/p>\n
Source: Health Line<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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