What is the test ?
Screening by endometrial sampling, or transvaginal ultrasound can be done.
Why NOT to do the test ?
There is currently insufficient evidence to screen for uterine cancers other than in women with or at high risk for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer.
Who should do the test ?
Please discuss with your doctor if you feel you may be at risk, or if you have any abnormal bleeding from the vagina.
How can it help then ?
Although screening is inappropriate for the general population, early evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding ( a menstrual bleed occuring after menopause ) with use of hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy is important for the early detection of endometrial cancer.
