Testing this tissue may help your doctor understand your condition and suggest further care. There are some risks when you have general anesthesia. Discuss these risks with your doctor. A regional anesthetic may not numb the area quite enough and you may feel some minor discomfort. Also, in rare cases, you may have an allergic reaction to the drug used in this type of anesthesia.
Regional anesthesia is considered safer than general anesthesia.
The uterus may be hurt or punctured by the curette. The walls of the uterus may bleed more after the procedure than before the procedure. There is a small chance the uterus will become infected as a result of this procedure. If you have cancer, not all the cancer may be removed and the cancer may grow back. You should ask your doctor how these risks apply to you.