Biopsy vnutrimatochnaya – Biopsy эndometriya

Description endometrial biopsy

The procedure involves the selection of a sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus.

The reasons for performing endometrial biopsy

Endometrial biopsy performed in the following cases:

• To determine the cause of bleeding in postmenopausal women;
• To determine the cause of heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods;
• To obtain a tissue sample and testing it on a cancer or precancerous;
• To monitor the status of the uterus during estrogen replacement therapy;
• To help determine the cause of infertility or repeated miscarriages.

Possible complications when performing endometrial biopsy

Before, how to perform endometrial biopsies should be aware of possible complications, which may include:

• Infection;
• Bleeding;
• Damage to the uterus (rarely).

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications:

• Smoking;
• Cesarean section or surgery on the cervix;
• Radiation therapy in the procedure.

How is endometrial biopsy?

Preparation for the procedure

Maybe, You will need to schedule the biopsy for a certain time, usually during the menstrual cycle.

Your doctor may do the following:

• Conduct a physical and gynecological examination;
• The analysis of blood and urine;

Before the procedure recommended:

• Take a pain reliever one hour before the procedure;
• To change into appropriate clothing.

Anesthesia

Not normally required. Sometimes local anesthesia is used to anesthetize the cervix.

Procedure endometrial biopsy

The patient was placed in the supine position on the table with footrests. The doctor will use a special mirror, to examine the vagina. A tool in the form of a hook, called Holder, It will be used to capture the cervix. Flexible, thin, tube is inserted through the vagina into the uterus, after which the doctor using the vacuum device selects a small sample of endometrial tissue.

Immediately after treatment

After a biopsy of the uterus possible feeling dizzy, which normally passes through 5-10 minutes in the supine position. As soon as the patient feels better, it will be able to return home.

How long will the procedure?

About 10-15 minutes

Will it hurt during intrauterine biopsy?

The patient may feel some cramping and pressure during the biopsy. After the procedure, the doctor will prescribe the need for painkillers.

Recovery procedures intrauterine biopsy

When you return home, you need to perform the following actions, to ensure the normal recovery:

• There may be slight cramping and bleeding. It should be used instead of tampons sanitary pads;
• We need to ask the doctor, when possible:
  • Use tampons;
  • Having sex;
• Be sure to follow the instructions of the doctor.

The results will be ready in about a week after the biopsy. According to him the doctor may prescribe the necessary treatment.

It is necessary to go to the hospital in the following cases

• Excessive bleeding (better, than during menstruation or saturate blood in a sanitary napkin for one hour);
• There are signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Strong pain;
• Foul-smelling vaginal discharge;
• Nausea and / or vomiting.