Endometrial Biopsy Center - Southfield, MI
Southfield 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 Southfield * Northland Family Planning  Northland Family Planning  William G Anderson II DO  Northwest Women's Care  Bruce E West MD PC  Womancare  Henry Ford Medical Center Southfield  Pamila Diwan MD  Anthony Boutt MD  Anthony Boutt MD  Providence Hospital Dept of Internal Medicine  Providence Hospital Ob/Gyn Dept  Providence Hospital Ob/Gyn Dept  Providence Hospital Ob/Gyn Dept  Institute for Women's Health  Providence Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine  Lameitre Lockhart, MD  Providence Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine  Rebecca Williams MD  Hassan Amirikia MD  Ebonie Harris MD  Scottsdale Women Ctr  Harmony Health Choice  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Judith G Brysk MD  Premier Women's Health  Mack Medical Center  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Ob/Gyn Associates  Ob/Gyn Associates  Andrew Check MD  William Beaumont Hospital Fetal Imaging  William Beaumont Hospital Fetal Imaging  OB/Gyn Specialty Group  Women First OB/GYN Center  Shawqi E Halabu MD  Women First OB/GYN Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Women First OB/GYN Center  George Moser MD  Women First OB/GYN Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  Lichten Wellness Institute  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  William L Jordan MD  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Joseph A Beals MD & Ann M Rehm MD  Joseph A Beals MD & Ann M Rehm MD  Alan Bolton MD  Physicians for woman  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Andrea Lightbourn MD  Physicians for woman  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Luke OB GYN Care PC  Physicians for woman  Pickens Medical Center  Laurel Women's Medical Group  George W Gibson DO  Providence Northwestern Ob/Gyn  Providence Northwestern Ob/Gyn  Henry Ford Medical Center Royal Oak  Sinai Ob/Gyn Clinic  Sinai Ob/Gyn Clinic  Henry Ford Medical Center Royal Oak  Advanced Health Care for Women  Mark B Schare MD  Premier Ob/Gyn Services  Premier Ob/Gyn Services  Botsford Hospital  Vance D Powell Jr. DO  Botsford Hospital  Botsford Hospital  Premier Ob/Gyn Services  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Espirit Women's Health Southfield, MichiganUpcoming 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 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 Southfield
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