I saw the little line...I'm ovulating. So now the next step is to go in for the endometrial biopsy. The endometrial biopsy involves scraping and examining a sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium). The procedure makes it possible for the doctor to determine if ovulation has occurred, and whether the lining of the uterus has undergone the changes necessary for the implantation of a fertilized egg and the support of an early pregnancy. An endometrial biopsy can also detect an infection or inflammation of the endometrium. The doctor will be testing to see if the uterine lining responds normally to progesterone, which is why an endometrial biopsy and infertility go hand in hand. An endometrial biopsy can also be performed to test abnormal uterine bleeding, which can also be caused by a hormone imbalance.
Of course I went online to find out more about this procedure since my other doctors never had me do this and I almost cancelled it. Wrong site to read and the name should have given it away(http://stirrup-queens.blogspot.com/2006/07/endometrial-biopsy.html). The women on here are equating the pain to contractions while in labor. Now I know that this is the result I am looking for but I am a wimp with pain. Hopefully the nerves will subside and I'll be fine. I'm scheduled for Thursday morning, 10:45 and plan on loading up with some Motrin beforehand. I know that I need to rule out all possible causes before moving onto IVF and this is just one of the steps I need to take.