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What does thicking of the cervix/uterus lining mean? dr has recommended a biopsy. 49 premenopausal otherwise healthy

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Risk for cancer: It would be good to follow your doctor's advice and have the biopsy.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 12/16/2016

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A member asked:

What does thicking of the cervix/uterus lining mean? dr has recommended a biopsy. 49 premenopausal otherwise healthy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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