BIOPSY ENDOMETRIAL CURRETTING

Avoid certain activitiesAvoid douching, using tampons, and vaginal medications for a certain period of time before your procedure.  Talk to your doctorLet your doctor know if you are pregnant, or if you are allergic to or sensitive to any medicines, iodine, latex, tape, or anesthesia. You should also provide a list of all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter and herbal supplements.  Ask about pain medicationYou can ask your doctor if you can take a sedative or pain reliever to reduce cramping and pain.  Eat and drinkUnless you are receiving anesthesia, you can plan to eat and drink normally before the procedure.  On the day of the procedure, you can expect to:Provide a urine sample for a pregnancy testHave your blood pressure checkedEmpty your bladderUndress and wear a hospital gownLie down on an exam tableHave the area numbed with a spray or injectionHave a thin tube placed inside to collect a small sample  After the procedure, you can expect soreness and cramping for 48 hours. You should call your healthcare provider if you have any of the following:  Bleeding that lasts longer than two to three days  Fever (temperature greater than 101°F)  Cramps lasting longer than 48 hours  Increasing rather than decreasing pain  Prolonged or heavy bleeding  Foul-smelling vaginal discharge