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I'm 67 yrs.old i had an endometrial biopsy today. i have 10mm thickening they used a camera to view uterus and found scar tissue causing a blockage to fundus of uterus. no surgeries, what could be causing the scar tissue?

Q: i'm 67 yrs.old i had an endometrial biopsy today. i have 10mm thickening they used a camera to view uterus and found scar tissue causing a blockage to fundus of uterus. no surgeries, what could be causing the scar tissue?

: The findings may be related to past history of pregnancy and vaginal delivery. If the "blockage" is incomplete, the endometrial biopsy may still be done, and the "scar tissue" itself is not a cause for concern.

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The findings may be related to past history of pregnancy and vaginal delivery. If the "blockage" is incomplete, the endometrial biopsy may still be done, and the "scar tissue" itself is not a cause for concern.

Answered 6/28/2023

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A member asked:

I'm 67 yrs.old i had an endometrial biopsy today. i have 10mm thickening they used a camera to view uterus and found scar tissue causing a blockage to fundus of uterus. no surgeries, what could be causing the scar tissue?

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