Endometrial biopsy anyone

[Anonymous]

Has anyone did Endometrial biopsy before their egg transfer? What was the result? Don’t know what to expect

[Anonymous]

Yes, I just had one done a couple of weeks ago. Was shocked it came back positive for Chronic Endometritis (different from endometriosis - it's an endometrial infection), but it makes sense - I've had a ton of gynecological procedures as part of IVF and that's a risk factor for it. CE can cause implantation failure or miscarriage, so I feel like I really dodged a bullet. It's easily cured with antibiotics.

The biopsy itself is painful, but only briefly. For me, it was less painful than the HSG or my IUD insertion. Take 800 mg ibuprofen beforehand.

I'm so glad I did it. I likely would have had a failed transfer or miscarriage if not. And studies show both the "scratch" from the biopsy and the antibiotic (if you are positive and get treated) improve pregnancy rates. Totally worth it.

[Anonymous]

When is your transfer and how long before the transfer we should do it?

[Anonymous]

I just did this and I’m waiting on results. I had a transfer and miscarried, followed by a transfer that didn’t stick. Hence the biopsy. I should get my results in 4 weeks. It hurt a little but nothing to worry about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When is your transfer and how long before the transfer we should do it?

I think they usually have you do it the month before the FET so you also get the benefit of the scratch.

Because I tested positive, I have to wait an extra cycle to do the antibiotics and then re-biopsy to be sure it's gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I just had one done a couple of weeks ago. Was shocked it came back positive for Chronic Endometritis (different from endometriosis - it's an endometrial infection), but it makes sense - I've had a ton of gynecological procedures as part of IVF and that's a risk factor for it. CE can cause implantation failure or miscarriage, so I feel like I really dodged a bullet. It's easily cured with antibiotics.

The biopsy itself is painful, but only briefly. For me, it was less painful than the HSG or my IUD insertion. Take 800 mg ibuprofen beforehand.

I'm so glad I did it. I likely would have had a failed transfer or miscarriage if not. And studies show both the "scratch" from the biopsy and the antibiotic (if you are positive and get treated) improve pregnancy rates. Totally worth it.

Agree 100 percent. I have no proof of course but the cycle I did this exact routine was successful for me (after many unsuccessful cycles.)

[Anonymous]

If you do this for the endometrial receptivity assay, the biopsy has to be on specific days and you do it as part of what is essentially a mock transfer cycle.

SG has a study going on to see how helpful the ERA is, but I don't think their results are out yet.

[Anonymous]

OP here... am tested positive and starting antibiotics.. guess it’s a good thing we found out now...

Will it go away after a course of antibiotic? Do we need to do any life style changes any idea

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here... am tested positive and starting antibiotics.. guess it’s a good thing we found out now...

Will it go away after a course of antibiotic? Do we need to do any life style changes any idea

Sorry for the setback OP, but glad you caught it.

My RE says 80% of cases the infection is eliminated with first round of antibiotics. From studies I've read, looks like over 99% eliminated with a second round of antibiotics.

[Anonymous]

Did the re-biopsy today hopefully it’s gone!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did the re-biopsy today hopefully it’s gone!!!

Same, PP. Did my re-biopsy today too.

Fingers crossed it's good news for both of us!