Endometrial Biopsy

Biopsy, Endometrium

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the endometrial biopsy or why the results may not be helpful include:

• If a vaginal or cervical infection is present. The infection could spread to the uterus if an endometrial biopsy is done.
• If the endometrial biopsy sample is not large enough to see abnormal cells. Another test may be needed.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: February 22, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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