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Gynecology Tests and Procedures See All  Breast Biopsy in 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....more  Breast MRI in 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. ...more  Breast Scan in 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. ...more  Breast Ultrasound in 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. ...more  Cervical Biopsy in 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. ...more  Colposcopy in Gynecology Tests and Procedures 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. ...more  Dilation and Curettage in Gynecology Tests and Procedures Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus....more  Endometrial Biopsy in 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. ...more  Hysterectomy in Gynecology Tests and Procedures Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, he or she may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more  Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) in Gynecology Tests and Procedures 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. ...more  Breast-Conserving Surgery in Gynecology Tests and Procedures 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. ...more  Mammogram in Gynecology Tests and Procedures A mammogram is 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. ...more  Mastectomy in 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. ...more  Pap Test in Gynecology Tests and Procedures For a Pap test, your healthcare provider will collect and examine cells from your cervix. The cervix is the opening to the uterus. He or she will do this test to screen for cervical cancer and other problems. ...more  Pelvic Ultrasound in Gynecology Tests and Procedures A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Ultrasound uses a device called a transducer to send out sound waves that are too high to be heard. The transducer sends the sound waves through your skin and other body tissues to the organs and structures within. The sound waves bounce off the organs like an echo and return to the transducer. The transducer picks up the reflected waves. These are changed into a picture of the organs....more