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Im 39 premenopausal and ultrasound reveals there is a 19mm endometrial stripe and small fibroid. my periods are heavy but regular. mid cycle spotting a few years ago but u/s was normal. gyn wants biopsywhats the likelihood of cancer. im scared?

Q: im 39 premenopausal and ultrasound reveals there is a 19mm endometrial stripe and small fibroid. my periods are heavy but regular. mid cycle spotting a few years ago but u/s was normal. gyn wants biopsywhats the likelihood of cancer. im scared?

: The risk of finding cancer is low. There may be other abnormalities in the endometrium that may be causing excessive bleeding. Wish you good health!

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The risk of finding cancer is low. There may be other abnormalities in the endometrium that may be causing excessive bleeding. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/31/2022

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A member asked:

Im 39 premenopausal and ultrasound reveals there is a 19mm endometrial stripe and small fibroid. my periods are heavy but regular. mid cycle spotting a few years ago but u/s was normal. gyn wants biopsywhats the likelihood of cancer. im scared?

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