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Lynn 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 Lynn * Lynn Community Health Center  Alain L Campbell MD  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians  North Shore Womens Center PC  North Shore Physicians Group  Women's Health Inc  North Shore Physicians Group  Alessandra Peccei MD  Lahey Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  North Shore Medical Dental Center  Lahey Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Ell Pond Ob/Gyn Associates  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  North Shore Physicians Group Ob/Gyn  Mitchell S Rein MD  Lynn H Galen MD  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Women's Healthcare Associates PC  Evolve Women Health  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  Beverly Hospital Special Care Nursery  Essex County Ob/Gyn Associates Inc  OB/GYN Womens Health East Boston  Ell Pond Medical Associates  Womens Healthcare of New England  Jeanne M Kilp MD  Franklin B Waddell MD  Mitchell Zager MD  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Winchester Hospital Hematology/Oncology  MGH Gillette Center for Women's Cancer  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  The Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  The Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  The Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center  The Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology  Massachusetts General Hospital Oncology  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  Vincent OB/GYN Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  The Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service  Vincent OB/GYN Service  MGH Vincent OB/Gyn Service Lynn, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Lynn
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