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A 50-year-old female asked:

Post menopause period for 4 days. bleeding now stopped. tvu shows slight endometrial thickening 6mm. pap smear 8 months ago was clear. is this cancer?

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Dr. David Adleranswered

Obstetrics & Gynecology 31 years experience

Unlikely: While it is unlikely that you have cancer, a thickened endometrial lining in a menopausal woman is not normal. You do need to have an endometrial biopsy, or a D&C with hysteroscopy. You may have a polyp, a pre-cancer or less likely uterine cancer. Wishing you the best in health.

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Dr. Paul Nowickianswered

Gynecologic Oncology 26 years experience

You need to have : An endometrial biopsy or a D&C to rule out endometrial cancer. Only about 10% of women who have post menopausal bleeding have uterine cancer.

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