| 1. | Endometrosis can be confirmed only by histological examination after endometrial biopsy.
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| 2. | Recently, the TruTest has been introduced as an alternative method of endometrial biopsy.
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| 3. | If the ultrasonography is not reassuring, hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy should be performed.
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| 4. | Uterine perforation may occur during a D & C or an endometrial biopsy.
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| 5. | An endometrial biopsy may be performed to check for cancer.
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| 6. | Endometrial biopsy is the less invasive option, but it may not give conclusive results every time.
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| 7. | New evidence shows that D & C has a higher false negative rate than endometrial biopsy.
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| 8. | It may be seen in up to 10 % of all endometrial biopsies performed for irregular bleeding.
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| 9. | Dilation and curettage or an endometrial biopsy are used to obtain a tissue sample for histological examination.
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| 10. | Endometrial biopsy pain is quite common.
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