Endometrial Biopsy: Results
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An endometrial biopsy is a way for your doctor to take a small sample of the lining of the uterus (endometrium 
). Lab results from a biopsy may take several days to get back.
| Normal: | No abnormal cells or cancer is found. For women who have menstrual cycles, the lining of the uterus is at the right stage for the time in the menstrual cycle when the biopsy was done. |
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| Abnormal: | A noncancerous (benign) growth, called a polyp, is present. |
Overgrowth of the lining of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia) is present. | |
Cell changes that may lead to cancer are present. | |
For women who have menstrual cycles, the lining of the uterus is not at the right stage for the time in the menstrual cycle when the biopsy was done. More tests may be needed. |
| Last updated: | February 22, 2008 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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