The inner layer of the uterus is called the endometrium. The process of taking a piece from the inner layer of the uterus is called endometrial biopsy. Biopsy means "taking a piece" from the inner layer of the uterus for pathological examination under microscope.

Abortion is not only done for voluntary pregnancy, it is also done to remove the remaining pregnancy parts after abortion or to take out dead pregnancies and empty pregnancy.

Hysteroscopy is the name given to the examination of the inside of the uterus and the part of the tubes opening to the uterus with an optical camera. It is a procedure for performing diagnostic and even surgical procedures.

The procedure of examining the tissues of the cervix, vagina and vulva with the help of a microscopy or a special magnifying glass resembling binoculars is called colposcopy and this device, which is examined, is called colposcope.