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Definition
This is a procedure to remove a tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (womb).
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What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
You may need to schedule the biopsy for a certain time during your menstrual cycle.
Your doctor may do the following:
- Physical and pelvic exam
- Blood tests
- Urine test
Leading up to your procedure, you may be advised to:
- Take a pain reliever one hour before the procedure.
- Wear or bring a sanitary pad to the health clinic.
Anesthesia
Usually none is needed. Sometimes local anesthesia is used to numb the cervix.
Description of the Procedure
You will lie on a table with your feet in foot rests. The doctor will use a speculum to look into the vagina. An instrument called a tenaculum will be used to grasp the cervix. A flexible, thin, suction tube will be passed through the vagina and into the uterus. The doctor will suction out a small sample of endometrial tissue.
Immediately After Procedure
After the biopsy, you may feel lightheaded. Lying down for 5-10 minutes will help. Once you feel better, you will be able to go home.
How Long Will It Take?
About 10-15 minutes
Will It Hurt?
You may feel some cramping and pressure during the biopsy. Your doctor may give you pain medicine after the procedure.
Post-procedure Care
When you return home after the procedure, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
- Expect some cramping and bleeding. Use sanitary napkins. Do not use tampons.
- Ask your doctor when you can resume:
- Using tampons
- Having sex
- Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions .
Your doctor will receive results in about a week. She will work with you to create a treatment plan.
References
RESOURCES:
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
http://www.acog.org/
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html/
Women's Health Matters
http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/
References:
Abnormal uterine bleeding. Family Doctor.org. Available at:
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/reproductive/menstrual/470.html
. Updated September 2006. Accessed June 4, 2008.
How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? American Cancer Society website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.org/
. Updated November 2006. Accessed June 4, 2008.