Endometrial Biopsy Center - Federal Way, WA
Federal Way Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for Endometrial BiopsyType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Federal Way * Virginia Mason Federal Way  Michael S Davidov MD  Barbara Levy MD  St Francis Women's Health Care  St Francis Women's Health Care  Sanders S Blakeney MD  GYFT Clinic PLLC  Michael B Smith MD  Estelle Yamaki MD  Valley Women's Health Care  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Valley Women's Health Care  Valley Women's Health Care  Baghdadi & Jung MDs  Baghdadi & Jung MDs  Good Samaritan Womens Center  Good Samaritan Womens Center  Good Samaritan Womens Center  Puyallup Valley Womens Clinic Inc  Good Samaritan Womens Center  St Joseph Medical Clinic  Good Samaritan Womens Center  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Tacoma Women's Specialists  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Tacoma Women's Specialists  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Hay San Meas MD  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Dedicated Womens Health Specialists  Dedicated Womens Health Specialists  Loren Finley MD  J Michaelson MD  GYFT Clinic PLLC  Community Health Center  Northwest Women's Clinic  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Highline Woman's Clinic  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Valley Women's Clinic PLLC  Valley Women's Clinic PLLC  Valley Women's Clinic PLLC  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Pearl Place Womens Care  University Place Medical Clinic  Covington Primary Care  Edward Williams MD  Sea Mar Community Health Center  Youl Choi MD  Lakewood Clinic  Donald H Song MD  Fairwood Primary Care  Covington Multicare Clinic OB/GYN  Kent & Covington Multicare Facility  Covington Multicare Clinic OB/GYN  Storks PLLC  Patty J Kulpa MD  VA Puget Sound Health Care System  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Madison Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Pacific Gynecology Specialists  Northwest Women's Health Care  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Seattle OB/GYN Group  Seattle OB/GYN Group  Pacific Medical Centers  Seattle OB/GYN Group  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Seattle OB/GYN Group  Swedish Medical Center Ob/Gyn  Pacific Northwest Fertility Federal Way, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Endometrial BiopsyRead the Endometrial Biopsy article » What is an endometrial biopsy?The uterus (womb) is lined by a special type of tissue known as the endometrium. Endometrial biopsy, or endometrial sampling, is a technique of removing a piece of tissue from the inner lining of the uterus. The sample of tissue is analyzed under a microscope in the laboratory by a pathologist, a doctor with special training in diagnosis of diseases based upon tissue examination. Why is endometrial biopsy done?
An endometrial biopsy is most often performed to help determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. It can also be done to help evaluate the cause of infertility, test for uterine infections, and even monitor the response to certain medications. Endometrial biopsy has many advantages over the more complicated procedure known as dilation and curettage (D&C), which is a more extensive removal of the uterine lining that requires dilation of the cervical opening with special instruments. Unlike D&C, endometrial biopsy may be performed in the doctor's office and typically does not require anesthesia or hospitalization. Endometrial biopsy cannot be performed during pregnancy, and sometimes may not be recommended when certain other conditions are present, including cancer of the cervix or abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the cervical opening. How is an endometrial biopsy performed?Endometrial biopsy is most often done in the physician's office, but it can be performed on women in the hospital. The patient lies on the examining table in a position similar to that used for obtaining Pap smears. The doctor uses a speculum to open the vaginal canal and visualize the cervix, the opening to the uterus. During endometrial biopsy the doctor inserts a thin plastic or metal tubular device through the cervix into the uterus to remove a tiny piece of the inner lining tissue.
Usually no anesthesia is required, but... Recommended Reading Related to Endometrial BiopsyWhat is infertility?Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying. Or, six months, if a woman is 35 or older. Women who can get pregnant but are unable to stay pregnant may also be infertile. Pregnancy is the result of a process that has many steps. To get pregnant:
Infertility can happen if there are problems with any of these steps.
Is infertility a common problem?Yes. About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Diseas... Other Related Endometrial Biopsy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Federal Way
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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