Endometrial Biopsy Center - Troy, NY
Troy 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 Troy * Ob/Gyn Health Center Associates LLP  Ob/Gyn Health Center Associates LLP  Ob/Gyn Health Center Associates LLP  Ob/Gyn Health Center Associates LLP  Ob/Gyn Health Center Associates LLP  Fred Storm MD  William Hennessey MD  Seton Ob/Gyn  Jacobs Lee & Burack MDs PC  Seton Ob/Gyn  Jacobs Lee & Burack MDs PC  Jacobs Lee & Burack MDs PC  Seton Ob/Gyn  W Bruce Clark MD PC  W Bruce Clark MD PC  W Bruce Clark MD PC  W Bruce Clark MD PC  CNY Fertility Center  CNY Fertility Center  Community Care Physicians PC  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  Capital Region Ob/Gyn  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  David F Cryns Obstetrics & Gynecology  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  Women's Wellness Center of Albany  Albany IVF Fertility and Gynecology  Northeast Urogynecology  Drs Altman & Bloss MDs  McGinnis Women's Medical Care  McGinnis Women's Medical Care  Fe Teresa McCarthy MD  Women's Healthcare Assoc  Women's Healthcare Assoc  Joseph M Bied MD  Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Capital Region Urological Surgeons PLLC  Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Albany Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Mondragon McGrinder Medical Associates PLLC  Mondragon McGrinder Medical Associates PLLC  Mondragon McGrinder Medical Associates PLLC  Agape A Woman's Medical Place PLLC  Carenet Medical Group  Carenet Medical Group  Carenet Medical Group  Katy Irani MD  Complete Women's Care of Clifton Park  Louis P Gagliardi MD  Khushru Irani MD  Khushru Irani MD  Capital District Obstetrics & Gynecology  Carenet Medical Group  Mondragon McGrinder Medical Associates PLLC  Fouad A Sattar MD PC  Fouad A Sattar MD PC  Asma Niaz MD  Chul Hwang MD  Myrtle Street Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Myrtle Street Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Myrtle Street Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Myrtle Street Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Ronald A Loffredo MD  Myrtle Street Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Saratoga Ob/Gyn  Saratoga Ob/Gyn  Saratoga Ob/Gyn  Women's Care & Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Women's Care & Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Women's Care & Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Catskill Women's Health Center  Catskill Women's Health Center  Catskill Women's Health Center  Catskill Women's Health Center  Catskill Women's Health Center  Andrew Samach MD  James Charland MD  Glens Falls OB/GYN  Women's Care & Obstetrics & Gynecology PC  Glens Falls OB/GYN  Women's Care  Women's Care  Women's Care  Glens Falls OB/GYN  Women's Care  Womens Health of Amsterdam  Womens Health of Amsterdam  John A Mycek MD  Hudson Valley Women's Health Center  Rhinebeck Womens Health Center  Rhinebeck Womens Health Center  Specialty Care Center of Kingston  Augustus Bentsi-Barnes MD  Womens Care Center  Aaron M Choi MD Troy, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 hysteroscopy?Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for viewing the inside of the uterus. Hysteroscopy is performed by inserting a visualizing scope through the vagina and into the cervical opening. Hysteroscopy allows visualization of the inside of the uterus, including the openings to the Fallopian tubes, as well as direct examination of the cervix, cervical canal, and vagina.
Why is hysteroscopy done?Hysteroscopy can be performed for both diagnosis or also for treatment (therapeutic). Hysteroscopy is one of several procedures that your doctor may recommend to evaluate or treat abnormalities of the uterus or cervix. Since hysteroscopy examines the lining and interior of the uterus, it is not suitable for evaluating problems within the muscular wall or on the outer surface of the uterus. Hysteroscopy may be recommended as one step in the evaluation of a number of gynecological proble... Other Related Endometrial Biopsy ArticlesEmergency Contact for Troy
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