Ultrasound-guided womb lining biopsy for postmenopausal bleeding
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to take a small sample of the womb lining (biopsy) using a thin, flexible tube guided by ultrasound. The goal is to see if ultrasound guidance makes the biopsy more accurate and comfortable in people with post-menopausal bleeding.
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Who can take part
- You have vaginal bleeding that started again at least one year after your last period (or 6 months after starting continuous combined HRT).
- You are age 18 or older.
- An ultrasound shows your womb lining is 5mm or thicker and appears smooth with clear edges.
- You do not have any known polyps or fibroids inside your womb.
- You can have a vaginal examination and are able to give written consent.
- You have no history of endometrial (womb lining) cancer, hyperplasia (pre-cancer), or cervical cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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