Endometrial Biopsy Patient Information A biopsy from the endometrium is a small sample of the lining covering the inside of your uterus. The uterus is the muscular organ which a baby grows in when you are pregnant. The cervix is the opening to the uterus Call Your and joins to the vagina. Gynecologist If You Have: Your doctor may recommend a biopsy of the endometrium if you are having abnormal bleeding, to check for cancer or overgrowth of the lining or if you are having problems getting pregnant. An endometrial bleeding soaking one biopsy can be done along with a dilation and curettage (D&C), where a peri-pad in an hour larger amount of the lining is removed by gentle scraping of the endometrium, or with a hysteroscopy (scope inside the uterus), which fever (temperature allows the doctor to see inside the uterus using a camera. higher than 38°C or 100.4°F What to Expect severe persistent cramps Your gynecologist begins the procedure by inserting a speculum (the instrument that is inserted when a Pap test is taken) into your vagina. unusual vaginal odor or Usually a flexible straw like tube called a pipelle is then inserted through discharge. the cervix and into your uterus. This pipelle uses suction to remove the tissue that is sent to the laboratory for analysis. For 24 hour profession- During the one to two minutes that the biopsy occurs, you can expect to al health advice and in- feel some mild to moderate cramping. formation, call After the Endometrial Biopsy You may have light bleeding after the procedure for a day or two. Do Not put anything into your vagina, such as tampons, or have intercourse until the bleeding stops. You may have mild to moderate cramping for a day or two. You may bath or shower. Do Not use bath salts or oils while you are still bleeding. Do Not douche while you are still spotting. Resume activity as you feel fit. Use your usual pain medication for discomfort as directed on the package. Ensure you have a follow-up appointment to review the result of the biopsy. If you have questions call your gynecologist’s office. CEAC 0788 May 2019 Page 1 of 1 Regina Area .