Endometrial Biopsy: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
An endometrial biopsy is done to:
- Check for cancer. For example, an endometrial biopsy may be done to help determine the cause of some abnormal Pap test results.
- Find the cause of heavy, prolonged, or irregular uterine bleeding. It is often done to find the cause of uterine bleeding in women who have gone through menopause.
- See whether the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is going through the normal menstrual cycle changes.
| 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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