Procedures may vary based on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. What happens during an endometrial biopsy?Īn endometrial biopsy may be done in a healthcare provider's office, on an outpatient basis, or as part of your stay in a hospital.

Based on your condition, your healthcare provider may call for other preparation.

You may want to bring a sanitary napkin to wear home after the procedure.

If your provider gives you a sedative before the procedure, you will need someone to drive you home afterwards.

You may need to schedule the procedure for a specific time of your cycle. Your healthcare provider may ask you to keep a record of your menstrual cycles.You may be told to stop these medicines before the procedure. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants), aspirin, or other medicines that affect blood clotting.Tell your healthcare provider of all medicines (prescription and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking.Tell your healthcare provider if you are sensitive to or are allergic to any medicines, iodine, latex, tape, or anesthesia.If you are pregnant or think you could be, tell your healthcare provider.However, your healthcare provider may advise you to take a pain reliever 30 minutes before the procedure. Generally, you won’t need to do any preparation before the procedure.Read the form carefully and ask questions if something is not clear. You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your permission to do the procedure.Your healthcare provider will explain the procedure and you can ask questions.How do I get ready for an endometrial biopsy? Be sure to talk about any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure.Ĭertain things may interfere with an endometrial biopsy including:

There may be other risks based on your condition. Endometrial biopsy during pregnancy may lead to miscarriage. If you are pregnant or think you could be, tell your healthcare provider. If you are allergic to or sensitive to medicines, iodine, or latex tell your healthcare provider. Puncture of the uterine wall with the biopsy device, which is rare.What are the risks of an endometrial biopsy? Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to do an endometrial biopsy. Endometrial biopsy is no longer advised as a routine part of testing and treatment of infertility (not able to get pregnant). Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. Your provider may also use an endometrial biopsy to check the effects of hormone therapy or to find abnormal cells or cancer. Your provider can also use endometrial biopsy to check for uterine infections, such as endometritis. Your healthcare provider may suggest an endometrial biopsy if you have:īiopsy results may show cell changes linked to hormone levels, or abnormal tissues, such as fibroids or polyps. Your healthcare provider can also check the effects of hormones on the endometrium. The endometrial tissue is viewed under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. Your healthcare provider can do an endometrial biopsy to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) for study.

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