How is endometrial hyperplasia diagnosed?

How is endometrial hyperplasia diagnosed?

Many conditions can cause abnormal bleeding. To identify what’s causing symptoms, your healthcare provider may order one or more of these tests:

• Ultrasound: A transvaginal ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of the uterus. The images can show if the lining is thick.
• Biopsy: An endometrial biopsy removes tissue samples from the uterus lining. Pathologists study the cells to confirm or rule out cancer.
• Hysteroscopy: Your provider uses a thin, lighted tool called a hysteroscope to examine the cervix and look inside the uterus. Your provider may perform this procedure along with a dilation and curettage (D&C) or biopsy. It’s most advantageous to couple this with a visually directed dilation and curettage of the endometrium. With hysteroscopy, your provider can see abnormalities within the endometrial cavity and take a targeted (directed) biopsy of any suspicious areas.