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Endometrial biopsy - Results

Alternative Names

Biopsy - endometrium

Normal Values:

The biopsy is normal if the cells in the sample have no abnormalities.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal menstrual periods may be caused by:

Endometrial cancer
Uterine fibroids
Uterine polyps

If the lining is being tested for infertility, the sample may determine if hormones are properly stimulating the lining so that the fertilized egg can implant.

Other conditions under which the test may be performed:

Abnormal bleeding if a woman is taking the breast cancer medication, tamoxifen
Anovulatory bleeding
Endometritis

Pelvic laparoscopy

Female reproductive anatomy

Endometrial biopsy

Uterus

Endometrial biopsy

Reviewed last on: 3/19/2008
Peter Chen, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM. Katz: Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby; 2007.

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