Uterine Cancer

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.