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What cause a problem having thick uterus lining other than cancer with spoting after menopouse ?
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Endometrial: Overgrowth (hyperplasia) is a common cause of postmenopausal uterine endometrial thickening. It is benign but in some cases can lead to uterine cancer. Endometrial biopsy is at times needed to discriminate this from endometrial cancer.
Answered 10/24/2018
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