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What is Endometrial Biopsy?

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A procedure in which a tissue sample is obtained from the endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) and is then observed under a microscope


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Posted by:  weeze(Guest)  Posted on: 02/03/2012
HAD THIS DONE YESTERDAY...AND LETS JUST SAY...I WILL NEVER GET THIS DONE AGAIN....IT WAS ALMOST TO THE POINT OF UNBEARABLE...HAD IT NOT BEEN A RATHER QUICK PROCEDURE I COULD HAVE PASSED OUT OR HAD A SEIZURE FROM THIS UNDESCRIBABLE CRAMPING/TWISTING/WRENCHING PAIN...I DON'T KNOW WHO WOULD DO THIS TWICE?FEELS JUST LIKE WHAT IS HAPPENING...YOUR INSIDES ARE BEING YANKED OUT OF YOU!! LETS NOT SUGAR COAT IT LADIES...THATS EXACTLY WHATS HAPPENING!!!



Posted by:  mislead(Guest)  Posted on: 02/03/2012
I just had my endometrial biopsy done yesterday, and really I can tolerate some pain, BUT this was the worst PAIN ever!!! I don't understand why the doctor does not tell you that some people experience horrific pain and just give you the option to take some really, really, strong pain meds, or in my case I wish I was just "KNOCKED" out. I was given some xanax, Ibuprofen, and these pills to take [can't remember the name] to soften my cervic for the procedure since I have never had any kids and I am 47 yrs old.They couldn't even finish the biopsy because they had such a hard time getting through my cervic,,,that and I was convulsing on the table from all the pain.....With modern technology today WHY do we have to go through this when they have ways for us to not feel that??? They stopped the procedure, and had to roll me over to give me an injection of pain medicine so that I would stop shaking and convusling. As it is,,,looks like I am going to need a partial hysterectomy which is ok...at least I am knocked out for that! My advice....GET VERY STRONG PAIN MEDS! INSIST ON IT! It's YOUR body!!! and Your decision!



Posted by:  catsnhorses(Guest)  Posted on: 12/19/2011
I had a biopsy a week ago. I too felt like it was painful and got close to being unbearable. I stupidly didn't take any pain meds before hand. I wish I had taken a Xanax! How long did it take to get results? I'm very anxious. I'm 39, no kids yet, and hoping I don't need a hysterectomy.



Posted by:  veryworried4  Posted on: 12/09/2011
I am in my first trimester, carrying four babies.... My OB doctor wants to do a biopsy, I am high risk due to how many Babies and my age and other health problems i have and meds i was on.... What are my risk in loseing the babies if i get this done? Me and my husband are very worried....



Posted by:  rebbie1974(Guest)  Posted on: 10/30/2011
I had an endometrial biopsy on 10/4/2011 - and there was pain - more than I expected. But my worry now is that my last period was 9/26 - and nothing since the bleeding/spotting after the biopsy. I guess I was just wondering if this was normal? thanks



Posted by:  Beth44(Guest)  Posted on: 10/14/2011
I agree with all of you who said it was the most painful thing you have experienced. I had one done yesterday and was not at all prepared for how painful it would be. What made things worse was that she could not get the instrument through my cervix, so she tried shoving it through 5 times. By the 4th time I was sobbing and begged her to stop, but she wouldn't. She finally got through my cervix the 5th time. I felt like my insides were being stabbed and ripped apart. I was shaking and sobbing and felt in shock, but no one offered any help. I felt very violated and felt like I was butchered. I'm not sure if I should write to the doctor or call someone in the clinic, but I don't want anyone else to have to go through this. I am having a lot of cramping and some bleeding.


Posted by:  AandJ0718(Guest)  Posted on: 10/26/2011
I had one done on Monday afternoon, the pain was unbearable at times, my dr was very understanding and kept checking on my pain. I've given birth vaginally 2 times, have had my share of miscarriages, D and Cs, paps, ets, but this by far was the worst pain ever felt1 I took 600mg of ifuprofen 1 hr before the procedure and it did nothing. I had to take presecribed pain control because the cramping continues. I'm not bleeding but the cramps are just constant and strong. I'm the biggest baby when it comes to pain but my fiance was there so I was trying not to cry so he wouldn't freak out but it came to a point that i couldn't anymore. Poor thing didn't know what to do...he just kept wiping my tears and holding my hand.




Posted by:  rinkydinky(Guest)  Posted on: 10/07/2011
I had my endometrial biopsy today and was told I would feel a 'funny sensation' by my doctor. I have had many miscarriages and a c' sec before so I know pain... but this was so painful, I ended up humiliating myself by screaming. Hours later, I'm having cramps and cringing and the sharp memory of the pain...'funny sensation' alright...as long as you like being stabbed.



Posted by:  mrs.d  Posted on: 03/29/2011
I recently had an endometrial biopsy; aside of pressure and a little discomfort, the procedure itself went fine with minimal cramping for about a day. However, about a week and a half out, I am now experiencing lower backache and some really uncomfortable cramping where they took the biopsies. My results came back hyperplasia and I have a pre-op with the doctor next week for a hysterectomy. I plan to discuss this with her if symptoms still occurring but I was wondering if anyone had experienced this, this far out from having the procedure done and/or if this is something I should be concerned with and have checked out sooner?



Posted by:  WrittenInTheStarz(Guest)  Posted on: 02/16/2011
I have to say how much I hate these biopsy tests..I have endometriosis and I have to have them every three months :[ They definitely hurt so bad but over time you start to know what to expect and doesn't hurt as bad if you take motrin before going to the dr. I wish I could say i'll never have one again but that's not the case. Wish you all luck with your biopsies.



Posted by:  BNIGHTBIRD(Guest)  Posted on: 02/02/2011
MINE WENT FINE!: I just had mine done today. I was so nervous after reading these posts- but mine was a breeze. My appt was at 10:45 am. The night before I took two 200 mg Advil. Then this morning at 9:30 am I took two Tylenol. At 10:00am before I left the house I took another three 200 mg of Advil. My doctor was wonderful. She told me to rub my belly in circular motions while she did it. I felt discomfort, but no real pain. My doctor told me that she has done many of these, and if she felt that I would have been in real pain, she would have done it in the hospital with anesthesia. She said that the rubbing actually helps stop the cramps.


Posted by:  Jacqboo(Guest)  Posted on: 04/21/2011
Sounds like we are both fortunate to have good Docs.I had this procedure today. After reading postings online I had gotten very worked up about it. Couldn’t sleep last night so took .25 xanax. Today I took my usual meloxicam and Tramadol[have them for chronic back issues]about an hour beforehand… then .5 xanax 1/2hr before. I was still worried but I have been fortunate enough to find a great gyn (had actually only seen him once before this, but liked him right away). It was very much like a pap until they had to go through the cervix to get to the uterus. He numbed me inside and I barely felt that. He constantly asked if he should continue since I had been so scared. He said if I could not continue we could go next door to the hospital and use sedation. I said I was ok.I felt three small pinches as the machine sucked out the cells, and then it was over….no major cramping (more of an ache), no sharp pain. I felt very relieved and fortunate!




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