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Infertility Testing: Endometrial Biopsy

An endometrial biopsy involves testing a sample of the endometrial lining of the uterus. This test is done to check the hormone levels and endometrial lining are consistent with the timing of the menstrual cycle. In other words, is the lining what would be expected on that day of your cycle? The endometrial biopsy involves the physician inserting a catheter through the cervix and into the uterus. A sample of the endometrial tissue is extracted. This tissue is sent to a lab for testing. The test only takes a few minutes. Most women experience mild to moderate discomfort with this … Continue reading →

When to Seek Help Getting Pregnant

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without any luck, you may wonder when it is time to seek help. There is no easy answer to this question. The general statistics show that a woman has a 55% chance of getting pregnant within three months of trying to conceive. She has a 72% chance after six months and an 85% chance of conceiving within a year. Most healthy women under the age of thirty five are told to wait for a year before seeking help from an infertility specialist. If you are over thirty five, or closer to forty, you … Continue reading →