Question 1

my pap smear showed agus. i had a colposcopy and endometrial biopsy performed. results came back normal. i am to return in 6 months. family history of uterine cancer. no blood work, no pelvic exam. should i seek a second opinion?

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6 months okay: A follow-up at 6 months is more than sufficient.
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Question 2

who need a endometrial biopsy?

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Endometrial Biopsy: Generally, an endometrial biopsy is indicated for peri menopausal women who experience dysfunctional uterine bleeding that fails to respond to medical treatment. Your doctor will also order an ultrasound to take a look at the uterus.

Question 3

how to prepare for endometrial biopsy?

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No special : Preparation is needed for endometrial biopsy.

Question 4

how dangerous is an endometrial biopsy?

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Minor: There are two types: a curettage and a biopsy. The lining of the endometrium is sample through the vagin and cervix. You usually don't feel anything as there are no nerves in the endometrium. Rarely, perforation through the uterus wall may occur, but this is an exceedingly uncommon and unlikely scenario.

Question 5

what if my endometrial biopsy is abnormal?

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Treatment: Abnormal biopsy could be revealing inflammation, hyperplasia or neoplasia of endometrium.
Sometimes, endometrial biopsy fragments can show stromal tissue changes, suggestive leiomyoma ( benign tumor). 
Ob-gyn physician follow up recomended.
Thank you for question.

Question 6

what will an endometrial biopsy feel like?

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Cramping: The procedure is variably uncomfortable for different patients, but generally quite tolerable.  Some patients may have some discomfort or cramping, during or several hours later, and may have some vaginally spotting.  However, most effects are mild and very temporary.

Question 7

i'm having an endometrial biopsy & looking for relief from pain?

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Endometrial biopsy: This produces minimal discomfort you should not need pain medication. Procedure is quite simple.

Question 8

will having an endometrial biopsy break my hymen?

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Unlikely: An endometrial biopsy requires placing a speculum in the vagina. For a virginal woman, it can sometimes be accomplished without disturbing an intact hymen with a very narrow speculum. Many women of the age that would necessitate a biopsy however do not have a narrow intact hymen even if they are virginal.

Question 9

how long will i bleed for after an endometrial biopsy?

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No bleeding: Endometrial biopsy can be performed not only for diagnostic evaluation of tissue, but as treatment to stop endometrial bleeding.  If you bleeding for few days, please see your doctor.

Question 10

why am i still bleeding days after  an endometrial biopsy?

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ToBleedOrNotToBleed: Some light spotting for a few days is not unusual, but if it persists for over a week, especially if increasing in amount or accompanied by pain, foul odor or fever then you should see your doctor ASAP. Now, at your age, having the biopsy is a bit unusual so maybe the reason your doctor got the biopsy is the reason for the prolonged bleed(e.g.friable tissue)but in any case, your doctor should know

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