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Endometrial biopsy	Endometrial biopsy	Female reproductive anatomy	Pelvic laparoscopy
Uterus

Biopsy - endometrium

The biopsy is normal if the pathologist reports that the cells in the sample have no abnormalities.

Abnormal menstrual periods may be caused by endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, or other causes.

If the lining is being tested for infertility, the sample may determine if the lining is properly stimulated by hormones for implantation of the fertilized egg.

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

• Anovulatory bleeding
• Endometritis
• Abnormal bleeding if a woman is taking tamoxifen

Review Date: 05/15/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network