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Pontiac 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 Pontiac * William E Hill MD  Pontiac Associates in Ob/Gyn  Bloomfield OB/GYN Specialist  Michael Nicholson MD  Bloomfield Hills Ob/Gyn  Kingswood Ob/Gyn  Advanced Gynecology Specialists of Michigan PC  Kingswood Ob/Gyn  Dov Schuchman MD PC  Wahib M Shaker MD  Obstetrics & Gynecology Group  Obstetrics & Gynecology Group  Obstetrics & Gynecology Group  Obstetrics & Gynecology Group  Obstetrics & Gynecology Group  Associated Ob/Gyn PC  Associated Ob/Gyn PC  Michigan Cancer Institute  Associated Ob/Gyn PC  Associated Ob/Gyn PC  Associated Ob/Gyn PC  Richard Ellenbogen DO  Laurel Women's Medical Group  Stacy A Jenkins MD  Asghar Afsari MD  Joseph A Beals MD & Ann M Rehm MD  Joseph A Beals MD & Ann M Rehm MD  Judith G Brysk MD  Lichten Wellness Institute  Premier Women's Health  Womans Health Care Physician  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Womans Health Care Physician  Womans Health Care Physician  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Womans Health Care Physician  Shawqi E Halabu MD  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Womans Health Care Physician  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  George Moser MD  Womans Health Care Physician  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Womans Health Care Physician  Womans Health Care Physician  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Wilshire Ob/Gyn Associates PC  Wilshire Ob/Gyn Associates PC  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Wilshire Ob/Gyn Associates PC  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Anis Milad MD  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Women's Healthcare Associates  Women's Healthcare Associates  Women's Healthcare Associates  Hassan Amirikia MD  Ebonie Harris MD  Women's Center  Providence Northwestern Ob/Gyn  Providence Northwestern Ob/Gyn  Institute for Women's Health  Rebecca Williams MD  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Physicians for woman  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Andrea Lightbourn MD  Physicians for woman  Advanced Health Care for Women  Mark B Schare MD  Michael D Smith MD  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Luke OB GYN Care PC  Physicians for woman  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  Pamila Diwan MD  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  Marc Adelman DO  Health Care of Women  Sheela Dharmani MD  Henry Ford Reproductive Medicine  Morgan & Su MDs  Morgan & Su MDs Pontiac, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Pontiac
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