Re: endo biopsy vs. diagnostic hysteroscopy - vs. saline ultrasound?

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Hi,

Can you compare these to a saline ultrasound too? How much dilation

is required for the tube that delivers the saline? Minimal dilation?

Thanks

Jean

> Hi,

> Just a couple of comments on Endometrial biopsies comparing

them to

> Diagnostic Hysteroscopy. When a Dr. does an Endo Biopsy the amount

of dilatation of

> the cervix is absolutely minimal. The amount of dilation used for a

> Diagnostic Hysteroscopy is several centimeters. That is why some

women experience

> cramping and lots of pain. Some women may hay have other conditions

that contribute

> to the pain and cramping such as Cervical Stenosis. The amount of

Dilation

> for an operative Hysteroscopy is a full 10 centimeters. That's why

it is

> typically done in an OR. The Resctoscope used with the Hysteroscope

in removing

> Polyps, fibroids is rigid and requires the full 10 cms. Those who

have delivered

> babies know that dilating that much can be painful but some women

breeze through

> it, some don't.

Cheryl