Endometrial biopsy

[dum]

I'm going to have endometrial biopsy because of irregular spotting. The doc said it'll be uncomfortable because I've never given birth. Anyone in my situation and had endometrial biopsy? Was it unbearably painful like the WORST period cramp?  I'm advised to take 4x200mg motrin. Thanks

[girlsnme2003]

I have to go see a  gynecologist because the internal ultrasound I had done showed thickening and irregular area in the lining of the Endometrium wall 12 mm in size.The uterus and ovaries were not enlarged. I need a biopsy to test for cancer.I'm scared.What are the chances this is cancer?I am 39 years old and have two children.I have been spotting off and on for years.Some months every month but other months ot at all.Thank you.

[Carol0345]

Well, I wonder if I wish I read these posts before or after my endometrial biopsy today...it was the most painful experience of my life so far.  And this coming from a woman who has recuperated from over 10 surgeries over the years, ranging from heart surgery to breast implants.  Why in the world has someone not come up with a less painful method for this procedure?  You would think with all of the medical advances, they could at least shoot some novacaine in there!  I am imagining that a man came up with this idea!  Apparently, my cervix door has been "slammed shut" according to my ob/gyn, and even with the smallest instrument, she was not able to enter, after trying for an eternity of 15 minutes.  I had to have the medical assistant fan me so I wouldn't pass out from the pain as I got very clammy.  Wish I had reconsidered vaginal delivery before opting for C-section, sometimes that helps your cervix to cooperate.  I took 600 mg of Ibuprofen an hour prior, can't begin to imagine how bad it would have been without.

My advice?  Insist on something stronger for sedation.  My Dr. said they will probably have to repeat, and the very thought of that brings terror to my emotions.  Hope in the next couple of weeks, they come up with a better way!

[cigi54]

My doctor was sitting on the fence whether or not I should undergo the biopsy as I only had a little bit of spotting about a month ago just before I went for a colonoscopy (which was quite uncomfortable as I was wide awake). It was found that I had hemorroids (which may have caused the spotting ... not 100% sure if I had vaginal spotting) and divertiticulous.  Subsequently I was sent for a pelvic ultrasound and things seemed quite normal.  She decided that I should go for a biopsy as a precaution but after reading all your comments, I'm scared.  I am 56 and had 2 children by c-section as my cervix wouldn't dilate (only 1/2 cm).  Should I forego the procedure\?

[ch4165]

Sorry, I meant even when I lost 20 pounds.

[ch4165]

Also I have several risk factors for endometrial cancer,I was always thin until I was 34,I used to eat almost anything I wanted and do no excercise,and was naturally thin,I have been struggling with my weight since I was 34 and I had to go on a diet for the first time.I lost 20 pounds 7 years ago,but I gained some back since,I'm far from obese but still somewhat overweight,and this is risk factor for endometrial cancer.I only usually eat 2 low fat low calorie meals a day,only drink diet drinks,and only cheat occasionally.I don't do enough excercise though,but I try to sometimes take long walks.Even when I lost 29 pounds,by only eating 2 low fat low calorie meals a day and rarely cheating,and walking long walks 4 times a week,I could only get down to a size 10(I'm a missy 12 now,though my weight sometimes goes up and down and I'm more like a 14 when that happens,I know because the 12 pants are tight)  and I'm 5/4 and half.I used to be an 8 in my early-mid 20's with no dieting or effort at all.

My other risks are never having children and never being on birth control pills,plus even though they say it's not a strong genetic link,my mother dying of it at 49.

[ch4165]

I meant that my regular gynecologist said the TruTest is 99% accurate.