Endometriosis Part 72 – Pre Operative Evaluation- Urinary Studies and Endometrial Biopsy
As we mentioned in other articles, endometriosis grow somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Hysterectomy always is the last resource in treating endometriosis for woman who has exhausted all the treatments without success, or endometrial tissues has become cancerous, her doctor may suggest some kinds of hysterectomy. If the hysterectomy is decided and the gynecologist is chosen then pre operative evaluation is necessary to make sure that all requirements are address for a successful surgery.
in this article, we will discuss urinary studies and endometrial Biopsy as pre operative evaluation before hysterectomy.
I. Urinary study
1. Urinary tests is needed to provide information in assisting to other tests diagnosis. It can helps to monitor and provides treatment of a wide range of diseases. It can be tested very quickly by using a strip of special medical paper, which is dipped in the urine. If there are any abnormal substance in the urine such as sugar, protein, or blood, it will show up on the medical paper. Since it can get easily contaminated through bacteria on the skin, it is best to take your sample in the middle of urinary stream. Women with urinary symptoms such as infection, your gynecologist may order urinary test to check for any urinary tract infection.
2. Cystometrogram
Urinary system sometime may be caused by urinary incontinence. A cystometrogram is a medical procedure by applying pressure and see how your bladder behave when it is filled by fluid. If the caused is found, the problem can be corrected at the same time with hysterectomy.
II. Endometrial biopsy
Endometrial biopsy is necessary, if the woman who has made the decision for hysterectomy and has a history of abnormal uterine bleeding. By identifying the endometrial abnormality early, it helps the gynecologist to make a best choice of hysterectomy.
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I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.