Endometrial Biopsy Center - Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg * Shenandoah Women's Healthcare  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Harrisonburg Ob/Gyn Associates  Blue Ridge Womens Health Center  Augusta Health Care for Women  Augusta Health Care for Women  Augusta Health Care for Women  Augusta Health Care for Women  Afton Family Medicine  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  U of VA Midlife Health Center  U of VA Midlife Health Center  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  U of VA Midlife Health Center  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  University Physicians for Women at Northridge  U of VA GYN Oncology  UVA Stoney Creek Family Practice  UVA Maternal Fetal Medicine  U of VA GYN Oncology  UVA The Women's Place Clinic  Wolanski MD & Vinal CNM  Jacqueline K Halsey MD  Ob/Gyn Associates  Ob/Gyn Associates  Virginia G Barber MD  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Jefferson Ob/Gyn  Charlottesville Women's Service PLC  Blue Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology  Blue Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology  Blue Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology  Carilion Ob/Gyn Lexington  John W Ghramm MD  Winchester Women's Specialists  Winchester Women's Specialists  Winchester Women's Specialists  Winchester Women's Specialists  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Blue Ridge Gynecology & Obstetrics PC  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Blue Ridge Gynecology & Obstetrics PC  Windsor Ob/Gyn  Windsor Medical Services PLC  Blue Ridge Womens Care  Preventive Women's Health  Lynchburg Gynecology  Lynchburg Gynecology  Jeffrey W Bell MD  Jeffrey W Bell MD  Samuel J Lloyd MD  Thomas E Myers MD  Women's Health Services  Women's Health Services  Forest Womens Center  Women's Health Ob/Gyn of Bedford  Women's Health Ob/Gyn of Bedford  Lake Manassas Womens Health Association  Lake Manassas Womens Health Association  Lake Manassas Womens Health Association  Connie Perkins MD  Connie Perkins MD  Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates  Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Central Virginia OB/GYN  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Rappahannock Women's Health Center  Central Virginia OB/GYN  William A Hamilton MD & Tammy J Leonard MD  Fredericksburg Ob/Gyn Center  Pratt Medical Center For Women  Fredericksburg Ob/Gyn Center  Center for Advanced Wellness  Lillian DeCosimo MD  Douglas Meyer MD  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  Prince William Ob/Gyn Associates  amethyst health center for women inc.  Manassas Ob/Gyn  Manassas Ob/Gyn Harrisonburg, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Harrisonburg
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Endometriosis
- Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometriosis implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, outer surfaces of the uterus or intestines, and on the surface lining of the pelvic cavity. They can also be found in the vagina, cervix, and bladder. Treatment of endometriosis can be with medication or surgery.
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Uterine Cancer
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive
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