Endometrial Biopsy

Biopsy, Endometrium

What To Think About

• An endometrial biopsy is not done during pregnancy.
• More of the uterine lining can be sampled during a dilation and curettage (D&C) than during an endometrial biopsy. Another test, called a hysteroscopy, is usually done with a D&C so that your doctor can see the lining of your uterus. A hysteroscopy may also be done instead of a D&C. For more information, see the medical test Hysteroscopy.
• An endometrial biopsy is not usually done during or after menopause unless a woman has abnormal vaginal bleeding. Some doctors may do a biopsy before prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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Author:	Maria Essig	Last Updated: February 10, 2010
Medical Review:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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