Biopsy after hysterectomy

Question 1

Why do i need a biopsy before i have my hysterectomy surgery done?

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Cancer screening: An endometrial biopsy is done prior to a hysterectomy in women with abnormal uterine bleeding to evaluate for endometrial cancer.

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Endometrial biopsy: An endometrial biopsy is performed to determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. If the bleeding is caused by a cancer, a gyn oncologist will ... Read More

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Question 2

I have to have endromietrial biopsy before a partial hysterectomy in sept. im 42year old no kids. can you tell me honestly how much pain to expect?

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It can vary.: While any sampling of endometrium can be uncomfortable, there are also other options for evaluation as well as options for management of pain and disc... Read More

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Honestly?: And realistically: imagine the hardest menstrual cramps you've ever had, lasting for a few seconds (3-5 seconds) - and it won't be that bad.

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Question 3

I had a total hysterectomy in march last year and a biopsy about 6 weeks ago. last night i started spotting. what could it be? what should i do?

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Biopsy of what?: You don't say exactly what site had the biopsy making it difficult to answer your question. Spotting post hysterectomy could be granulation tissue bl... Read More

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Question 4

I had a total hysterectomy on 7/13, there was a "surprise" mass on one ovary. it was sent out for biopsy, and after 7 days, i was told that it may be another 2-3 weeks for results as additional tests are needed. i am concerned, could it be nothing?

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"Total hysterectomy": An ovarian mass needs a pathologist to review the tissue microscopically, but this should be accomplished in less than "2-3 weeks". The ovarian mass ... Read More

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Question 5

I'm having a laparoscopic hysterectomy soon. a pre-op endometrial biopsy was just performed. are there specific qs i should ask that aren't obvious?

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No: Whatever the biopsy shows, your uterus will be out of the picture soon

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Question 6

I am 27. my gyn is wants to do an ablation (pending a biopsy) but told me i will have to have a hysterectomy within 5-10. shouldn't i just do it now?

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Important choice: Maybe. That's an important decision. Consideration should be given to potential desire for children as well as risk vs benefit of having he surgery ... Read More

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Question 7

Post menopausal. have 9mm thickened uterine lining that biopsy said is benign. no bleeding. is hysterectomy a radical treatment for this condition?

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Yes: An incidental finding of a slightly thickened uterine lining is not a major emergency. It sounds like your doctor has carefully evaluated you and not... Read More

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Question 8

2nd pos high risk hpv pap in 6 months. sex active 64 yo. hysterectomy recommended - could not get cervical tissue for biopsy in august. other options?

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Colposcopy: The typical evaluation of an abnormal pap smear is to first do an examination under a microscope called a Colposcopy. If any abnormalities are seen th... Read More

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Question 9

My mom's ultras shows 16mm of endometrium thickness & early cystic hyperplasia. its been so since 3 years with occasional spotting. biopsy shows no malignancy. she is 63. do you recommend hysterectomy?

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If she has: Has a negative biopsy then a hysterectomy, at this point, is not indicated. If the biopsy demonstrates 'atypia' then its time to make a move; she may... Read More

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Question 10

If precancerous cells are found in uterus on biopsy will you need full hysterectomy and also radiation or chemo?

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Precancerous cells: There is a range of results that could be called precancerous. The most common 4 types are Simple hyperplasia, Complex hyperplasia, Simple hyperplasia... Read More

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Biopsy after hysterectomy

Why do i need a biopsy before i have my hysterectomy surgery done?

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I have to have endromietrial biopsy before a partial hysterectomy in sept. im 42year old no kids. can you tell me honestly how much pain to expect?

I had a total hysterectomy in march last year and a biopsy about 6 weeks ago. last night i started spotting. what could it be? what should i do?

I had a total hysterectomy on 7/13, there was a "surprise" mass on one ovary. it was sent out for biopsy, and after 7 days, i was told that it may be another 2-3 weeks for results as additional tests are needed. i am concerned, could it be nothing?

I'm having a laparoscopic hysterectomy soon. a pre-op endometrial biopsy was just performed. are there specific qs i should ask that aren't obvious?

I am 27. my gyn is wants to do an ablation (pending a biopsy) but told me i will have to have a hysterectomy within 5-10. shouldn't i just do it now?

Post menopausal. have 9mm thickened uterine lining that biopsy said is benign. no bleeding. is hysterectomy a radical treatment for this condition?

2nd pos high risk hpv pap in 6 months. sex active 64 yo. hysterectomy recommended - could not get cervical tissue for biopsy in august. other options?

My mom's ultras shows 16mm of endometrium thickness & early cystic hyperplasia. its been so since 3 years with occasional spotting. biopsy shows no malignancy. she is 63. do you recommend hysterectomy?

If precancerous cells are found in uterus on biopsy will you need full hysterectomy and also radiation or chemo?

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