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A common way of screening for endometrial cancer can miss cases in Black women, according to a recent study. Researchers recommend that in addition to a transvaginal ultrasound, Black women also ...

Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test ...

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ultrasound cannot reliably rule out endometrial cancer in Black women given how readings are now assessed, a new study argues.

Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test ...

Overall, 210 women had endometrial cancer. The most common presenting diagnoses within 30 days of vaginal ultrasonography were fibroids (78.1%), vaginal bleeding (71.4%) and pelvic pain (57.4%).

The role of transvaginal ultrasound Transvaginal ultrasounds utilize sound waves to create images of pelvic organs and are intended to help predict the likelihood of endometrial cancer.

When screening for endometrial cancer in a perimenopausal woman with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, which is preferred – transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy? Do you recommend both ...

Transvaginal ultrasound can measure the thickness of the endometrium, which is an indicator of endometrial cancer. A normal endometrial thickness is usually less than 4 millimeters in ...

Endometrial thickness is measured with a transvaginal ultrasound. You might receive an ultrasound to screen for cancer if you experience bleeding, but the American College of Obstetricians and ...

A new report found that a common screening technique used to assess the risk of endometrial cancer may be less effective in Black people. Pelvic transvaginal ultrasonography misses a significant ...

The first step in testing for endometrial cancer is usually an ultrasound. But new research suggests this test may miss cases in Black women, delaying diagnoses.