The transvaginal ultrasonography triage strategy is unreliable for diagnosing endometrial cancer in high-risk Black women, with a significant risk for false-negative results at different endometrial ...

A new report found that a common screening technique used to assess the risk of endometrial cancer may be less effective in Black people. Pelvic transvaginal ultrasonography misses a significant ...

DALLAS – April 14, 2009 – A procedure used in conjunction with a vaginal ultrasound might make it easier to visualize and diagnose diseases in the lining of the uterus, researchers at UT Southwestern ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Transvaginal ultrasound used to determine appropriateness of endometrial cancer biopsy missed nearly five times ...

Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test misses ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About three months ago, I bled a bit while urinating. This was the first (and only) time in over 30 years since menopause that this happened. An ultrasound was performed, and they ...

An endometrial biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. This tissue sample can show cell changes due to abnormal tissues or variations ...

When screening for endometrial cancer in a perimenopausal woman with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, which is preferred – transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy? Do you recommend both?—KRISTIN ...

Uterine cancer starts in the uterus. Doctors can order several tests, including blood and imaging tests, to diagnose and monitor the progression of this cancer. Cancer can form in two parts of the ...

Menopause is defined as 12 months of no period or bleeding. PMB is any bleeding, spotting, or tiny amount of pink or brown discharge that occurs after this 12-month period of time. It doesn't matter ...