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Endometrial biopsy

An office procedure that samples the uterine lining to evaluate abnormal bleeding.

An office procedure that samples the uterine lining to evaluate abnormal bleeding.

An endometrial biopsy takes a small sample of the uterine lining, usually in the office, to look for the cause of abnormal bleeding or to check for hyperplasia or cancer.

It is a common step when evaluating postmenopausal bleeding or endometrial hyperplasia.

Related terms

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus that thickens and sheds across the menstrual cycle.

Endometrial hyperplasia

An abnormal thickening of the uterine lining, often from estrogen without enough progesterone.

Postmenopause

The stage of life after the menopause milestone, when estrogen levels remain low.

Source

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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