As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. we will discuss what is female infertility endometrial biopsy ?
I. Definition
By removing some tissue from the women uterine lining to check for any endometrial adhesion and implants or to see if the uterine lining is embryo implantation compatible.
II. Procedure
There are a few way to perform this test, but here are the most commons.
1. The sample is taken at the doctor office by using a soft, straw-like device to withdraw a small sample of the lining from the uterus.
2. Sometimes dilation and curettage (D&C) is needed if the woman is found to have heavy bleeding. The sample is taken by a sharp-edged tool called a curette. Your doctor will scrape a small sample and collect it with a syringe or suction.
III. Diagnosis
The sample will be examined to check for any endometrial adhesion and implants or if the uterine lining is embryo implantation compatible, because the lining of the uterus changes throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. In the early menstrual cycle, the lining grows thicker until a mature egg is released from an ovary then soften for egg implantation if the egg is fertilized. If the egg is not fertilized, the lining is shed during menstruation.
IV. Risk
1. Small amount of bleeding
2. Pain and cramps
3. Feeling faint or light-headed
4. Infection
5. Rarely, perforation of the uterus and heavy bleeding.
I. Definition
By removing some tissue from the women uterine lining to check for any endometrial adhesion and implants or to see if the uterine lining is embryo implantation compatible.
II. Procedure
There are a few way to perform this test, but here are the most commons.
1. The sample is taken at the doctor office by using a soft, straw-like device to withdraw a small sample of the lining from the uterus.
2. Sometimes dilation and curettage (D&C) is needed if the woman is found to have heavy bleeding. The sample is taken by a sharp-edged tool called a curette. Your doctor will scrape a small sample and collect it with a syringe or suction.
III. Diagnosis
The sample will be examined to check for any endometrial adhesion and implants or if the uterine lining is embryo implantation compatible, because the lining of the uterus changes throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. In the early menstrual cycle, the lining grows thicker until a mature egg is released from an ovary then soften for egg implantation if the egg is fertilized. If the egg is not fertilized, the lining is shed during menstruation.
IV. Risk
1. Small amount of bleeding
2. Pain and cramps
3. Feeling faint or light-headed
4. Infection
5. Rarely, perforation of the uterus and heavy bleeding.
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