Endometrial sampling with a pipelle is a common procedure used to collect a small sample from the lining of the uterus. During the procedure, the cervix is sometimes held with a surgical instrument called a tenaculum, which may cause pain and anxiety for some women. The Valsalva maneuver is a simple technique in which a person takes a deep breath and pushes as if trying to exhale forcefully. This increases pressure inside the abdomen and may help keep the uterus and cervix more stable during the procedure. This study aims to compare pipelle sampling performed with the Valsalva maneuver to the standard method using a tenaculum. The study will evaluate whether the Valsalva maneuver can reduce pain and anxiety while maintaining procedure success and improving patient satisfaction.
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Timeframe: Baseline, immediately before the procedure, intra-procedural, and 15 minutes post-procedure