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Breast Biopsy
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
A breast biopsy is a small piece of breast tissue that is removed and checked in a lab. This is done to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
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Breast MRI
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
Magnetic resonance imaging creates detailed images of the body using large magnets and a computer. For breast MRI, a woman will lie face down with her breasts positioned through holes in a table.
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Breast Scan
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
A breast scan is an imaging test to look at your breasts. It is used when a mammogram has not given your health care provider enough information.
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Breast Ultrasound
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
Breast ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your breasts. It can help your healthcare provider find breast problems. It also lets your provider see how well blood is flowing to areas in your breasts. This test is often used along with mammography.
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Cervical Biopsy
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
A cervical biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer.
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Colposcopy
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Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.
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Dilation and Curettage
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.
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Endometrial Biopsy
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
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Hysterectomy
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Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system.
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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
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Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue in a woman’s lower genital tract. It is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions.
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Breast-Conserving Surgery
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Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. It may be done as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. With BCS, only the part of the breast that has cancer is removed.
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Mammogram
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
A mammogram is a way to look at your breast using X-rays. It is used to find and diagnose breast disease in women. Read on to learn more details about when and why to get a mammogram, and what you can expect when having it done.
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Mastectomy
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Gynecology Tests and Procedures
A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. It is part of treatment for breast cancer. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.
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Pap Test
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For a Pap test, your healthcare provider will collect and examine cells from your cervix. The cervix is the opening to the uterus. They will do this test to screen for cervical cancer and other problems.
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Pelvic Ultrasound
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A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan.
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