Cervical and Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure when a small sample of tissue is removed from the inner layer of the uterus, called the endometrium.

Office endometrial sampling procedures have largely replaced dilation and curettage for diagnosis of endometrial neoplasia. Indications for endometrial sampling are to evaluate for a precancerous or cancerous lesion or to assess for a subclinical infection (eg, endometritis).
The major contraindication to endometrial sampling is pregnancy, whereas acute cervical or uterine infection and bleeding diathesis are relative contraindications.

A cervical biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the cervix.

The main purpose of a cervical biopsy is to diagnose cervical pathologies such as dysplasia, cancer, etc.

Cervical biopsies are performed using special instruments, often under colposcopy guidance. Usually women do not experience pain, however, in some cases, a short-term feeling of discomfort is possible.

The results of a cervical biopsy help the doctor establish a diagnosis, determine the degree of benign or malignant changes in the cervical tissue, and choose the best treatment.

Both of these procedures are important for diagnosing and monitoring women’s health and are performed based on medical indications.

If you need more information about any of these procedures, please contact your doctor.