Hi. I had an endo biopsy performed this past Wednesday. I did take 1 Advil beforehand, but generally I cannot tolerate NSAIDS. My period was late as they are wont to be at 50. I had to reschedule twice because my gyn does not do them during menses. Thought I was going to get out of it again, but no go. The procedure itself was, needless to say, uncomfortable. I had it done at a university clinic and the doctor who performed it was a supervised student. I really had myself worked up to the likes of I might just die when they do it. They used no anesthetic and claimed it does not help anyway. Secondly, I am allergic to iodine and latex. They had to use alcohol swabs....OUCH!!! They had no sterile non-latex gloves so had to perform quite gingerly as to not contaminate me. I survived it so far and pain during was a bit worse than a PAP and longer. My problem is now (4 days later) I am still bleeding pretty steady, cramps constantly, and am pretty nauseated. The first day I spotted a bit then stopped bleeding, but the next morning I was bleeding again (maybe I shouldn't have washed the car that day, but I felt fine). I cannot tell if I am finally having my late period or if I am still bleeding after the procedure. Called GYN...they figured it was my period, but told me to go to the ER if there were clots and heavy bleeding. Ahem...excuse me, but the reason I had the endo biopsy was because with my periods are CLOTS and HEAVY BLEEDING! I would feel like and idiot heading to the ER and how could they tell anyway? I have hemorrhaged before and had an emergency D&C after I had to deliver a 5-month-old stillborn and some tissue was missed. Okay, that was like a faucet, but, still when I bleed heavily, I get scared I will bleed to death. I hate being neurotic! I wish my uterus would just die suddenly of natural causes!

I am scheduled to have this done next Monday morning. I am curious how quickly you were able to get the results back from your test? I was told 10 days ago that I may have uterine cancer and the waiting so far has been horrible... I just want to know one way or another so I can move on and make the best choices for my health. I hate being in limbo here! How long will it take after the tests for me to know the results?

I had mild discomfort for a VERY brief amount of time.....PLEASE stop with this AGONIZING lest you prevent women from having this procedure when it can be helpful if not life-saving

This is amazing me! Endometrial Biopsies are in no way shape or form the horrific experience that is being portrayed here. The procedure itself can be minutely uncomfortable, however, there is no need in working yourself up for failure. I have these done every 4 months and have had for the past few years. It is more of an ok I know you are there BUT its not something that should keep you from getting the procedure done. Last Friday I had 4 biopsies taken at the same time and I experienced absolutely no side effects what so ever. What is worse, a few moments of being uncomfortable or Chemo and Radiation???