The real scoop about the ‘Period Scoop’: Breaking down D&C, EMB, and Endometrial Ablation
Fri Jan 09 2026
A viral video claims your OB/GYN can “scoop out” your period every month, and the internet ran with it. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH breaks down what people are actually talking about when they confuse endometrial biopsy, D&C, and endometrial ablation. She’ll unpack what these procedures really do, who they’re for, and why mixing them up can be misleading or even dangerous. If you want clear, evidence-based answers instead of internet myths, this one’s for you.
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A viral video claims your OB/GYN can “scoop out” your period every month, and the internet ran with it. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH breaks down what people are actually talking about when they confuse endometrial biopsy, D&C, and endometrial ablation. She’ll unpack what these procedures really do, who they’re for, and why mixing them up can be misleading or even dangerous. If you want clear, evidence-based answers instead of internet myths, this one’s for you.