Endometrial Biopsy: I’m terrified, what can I expect?

@lucky0115
Hi- I took 2 200mg ibuprofen (Advil) 1 hour before the appointment for the biopsy. The results came back in about 6 days. I did not have an injection. The procedure was not very painful it was more pinching. Good Luck!

Hi Lucky,

I wish you all the best on Monday. I was supposed to have one in office, but my doctor couldn't complete it due to the opening of my cervix being to narrow. But I did get the freezing and was being prepared for it. None of it hurt. Even the freezing didn't hurt but it wasn't completed. I took advil when I woke up that morning ( my appt. was in the afternoon ) and then again, (4 hours later) one hour before my appt. I was super scared, did a lot of deep breathing, but it wasn't able to be completed. I see a gynecologist next week. Good luck. I told my doctor how scared I was and he was super gentle. Sending you all sorts of good thoughts.

I've had lots of endometrial biopsies in the past and my recommendation is to take up to 4 Advil at least an hour ahead and ask for a heating or warming pad to place on your abdomen during the procedure. It really helped me during the last one. Definitely not a fun procedure but it is pretty quick and only really hurts while they're in there. It's important to get it done. My last one showed endometrial adenocarcinoma and I had a full hysterectomy 5 weeks ago. Don't delay any investigation of unusual symptoms! Best wishes and hugs to you

Great advice, Lisa Marie. Thank you.

Hey Lucky - wishing you all the best for tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you and sending you all sorts of good vibes. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so much 😊 I have been pretty nervous all day too! My family doc did prescribe me something stronger for pain, so I may take that. I also had my ultrasound 11 days ago and still haven’t received the results, so that’s on my mind too! Wish I would have known them before the biopsy 🤷‍♀️

Good luck tomorrow. I don't blame you for being nervous. Sending you all sorts of good vibes. The big thing I keep telling myself is that at least it's fast. Wishing you all the best!

Take your pills prescribed…about 30 mins before the procedure. Yes, it does hurt, it’s miserable, but the procedure is relatively fast. With no down time. You can get through it. Best of luck. You can do this!!

@lucky0115, I moved your question about biopsy to this related discussion:

- Endometrial Biopsy: I’m terrified, what can I expect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/endometrial-biopsy/

How did the biopsy go? What do you wish you had known and would advise someone else who may be nervous about going in for an endometrial biopsy?

Thanks! The biopsy went better than I thought! I took 2 extra strength Advil and an Ativan about an hour before and I also had a paracervical block. First, the gyn removed my iud, then did the biopsy. It was 10 seconds of being pretty uncomfortable, but tolerable! Now the waiting game starts! My ultrasound results showed some focal thickening of the endometrium approx. 1.5 x1.5cm with vascularity. They mention polyp, hyperplasia, or carcinoma? And one of my ovaries had a volume of 24 ml and showed an area measuring approx. 4x3cmwith no vascularity. They say it could be a possible endometrioma or cyst. The radiologist recommended another scan in a month and possible hysteroscope. Of course I am very nervous waiting for the biopsy results!