Endometrial Biopsy Center - Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon * Womens Medical Wellness of Westchester  Edwin Pan MD  Kyung Park MD  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Chaisurat Suvannavejh MD  Tae Kim MD  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Polly Kanganis MD  Domenico Mignone MD  Armbruster Ob/Gyn  Joan Adams MD  Michael Orofino MD  Choong Kim MD  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Southern Westchester Ob/Gyn  Southern Westchester Ob/Gyn  Southern Westchester Ob/Gyn  Joan Adams MD  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  Montefiore Medical Group  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  Romelle J Maloney MD  Consuelo Rodriguez MD  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  John J Mastrantonio MD  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Centennial Womens Center Ob/Gyn  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Juan S Afif MD  Women's Services Physicians  Cross County Women's Center  Centennial Womens Center Ob/Gyn  M Radi Sultan MD  Uma D Ratakonda MD  Westchester Medical  George Muscillo MD  We Care Womens Health PC  Westchester Medical  Westchester Medical  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Montefiore Medical Center Einstein Division  Montefiore Medical Center Einstein Division  Montefiore Medical Center Einstein Division  Roy S Lerner MD  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Woodlawn Medical Associates PC  Toni Novick MD  Montefiore Medical Group CFCC  Institute for Women's Health  Adolfo DaCosta MD  Institute for Women's Health  Institute for Women's Health Genetics  Institute for Women's Health  Institute for Women's Health  Institute for Women's Health Genetics  Montefiore Larchmont Women Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Usha Mukhtyar MD  Larchmont Womens Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Hugo J Cocucci MD  Urogynecology of New York PC  Ezatolah Mohajer-Shojai MD  Stewart Medical Associates  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Andrew Y Silverman MD PHD PC  Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn PC  Starling Medical  Women's Health Center  Women's Health Center  Montefiore Medical Group Castle Hill  Women's Health Center  Montefiore University Ave Family Practice  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ruth M Barrow MD  Ruth M Barrow MD  Ruth M Barrow MD  Scarsdale Medical Group  Ruth M Barrow MD Mount Vernon, New YorkUpcoming 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 endometrial ablation?Endometrial ablation is the surgical destruction of the lining tissues of the uterus, known as the endometrium. Endometrial ablation is one type of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Why is endometrial ablation done?Endometrial ablation is a treatment for abnormal bleeding of the uterus that is due to a benign (non-cancerous) condition. Endometrial ablation is not sufficient for treatment of bleeding due to cancer of the uterus, since cancer cells may have grown into the deeper tissues of the uterus and would not be removed by the procedure. Endometrial ablation is only performed on a nonpregnant woman who does not plan to become pregnant in the future. It should not be performed if the woman has an active infection of the genital tract. Endometrial ablation is not a first-line therapy for heavy bleeding and should only be considered when medical and hormonal therapi... Other Related Endometrial Biopsy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Mount Vernon
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