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  2. Endometrial biopsy - Wikipedia

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    The endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a tissue sample of the lining of the uterus. The tissue subsequently undergoes a histologic evaluation which aids the physician in forming a diagnosis.

  3. Vacuum aspiration - Wikipedia

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    The procedure can also aid in regulation of the menstrual cycle and to obtain a sample for endometrial biopsy. [11] A study found use of Karman vacuum aspiration to be a safer option for endometrial biopsy when compared to the alternatives such as conventional endometrial curettage. [3] It is also used to terminate molar pregnancy. [12]

  4. Uterine artery embolization - Wikipedia

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    Prior to a uterine artery embolization, patients should undergo a clinic visit with their gynecologist, have a recent Pap smear, and an endometrial biopsy in cases where abnormal uterine bleeding is a presenting symptom. [27]

  5. Hysteroscopy - Wikipedia

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    The choice is dependent on the procedure, the patient's condition, and the physician's preference. Fluids can be used for both diagnostic and operative procedures. However, CO 2 gas does not allow the clearing of blood and endometrial debris during the procedure, which could make the imaging visualization difficult. Gas embolism may also arise ...

  6. Endometrial hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of excessive proliferation of the cells of the endometrium, or inner lining of the uterus. Most cases of endometrial hyperplasia result from high levels of estrogens , combined with insufficient levels of the progesterone-like hormones which ordinarily counteract estrogen's proliferative effects on this ...

  7. Tao brush - Wikipedia

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    The Tao brush is a medical instrument used to perform an alternative method of endometrial biopsy, for the purpose of detecting endometrial cancer. The traditional method of endometrial biopsies uses a specialized catheter (the Pipelle) to suction away a portion of the uterine lining. The Tao brush method instead uses a small, flexible brush to ...

  8. Hysterosalpingography - Wikipedia

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    HSG is considered a diagnostic procedure.It is used in the workup of infertile females to assess the patency of fallopian tubes, assess the competency of the cervix or congenital abnormality of the uterus in multiple miscarriages, assess the patency of fallopian tubes after surgery or tubal ligation, or before reversal of tubal ligation.

  9. Uterine myomectomy - Wikipedia

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    It is well known that myomectomy surgery is associated with a higher risk of uterine rupture in later pregnancy. [8] Thus, women who have had myomectomy (with the exception of small submucosal myoma removal via hysteroscopy, or largely pedunculated myoma removal) should get Cesarean delivery to avoid the risk of uterine rupture that is commonly ...