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I have some sort of unknown tissue lining up in my uterus. do u recommend having biopsy done first or going directly in to surgery for a hysterectomy

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Biopsy first: Diagnosis is important hysterectomy is major surgery must have a very good reason.

Answered 1/8/2014

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Hysterectomy biopsy says: Ovary, uterus and cervix show with scant cytoplasm. Stain shows: Inhibin: negative. CK7, AE1/AE3, GATA3. What does all this mean?

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I have uterus fibroid of size 8-9 ? Should I undergo hysterectomy ? I am 41(considering I don't want to be pregnant again) or there are any other better alternative to surgery ? I do face the symptoms of heavy bleeding,lowerback pain ? Is its safe ?

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Why do I need a biopsy before I have my hysterectomy surgery done?

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I had an US of the uterus (after yrs of pain, during random times, period and sex) Thickened endo lining, measuring 186 grams. A complex area as well as fibroids were found. Im 36. What could this be? Having a D&C with biopsy done next month?

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