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 ...

Share on Pinterest A common ultrasound screening technique used to assess the risk of endometrial cancer may be less effective in Black females, a new report suggests. MoMo Productions/Getty ...

New research predicts a "substantial rise" in uterine cancer cases and deaths in the U.S. through 2050, with Black women most ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...