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endometrial cells.biopsy...
I am hoping that by posting my question here, someone may be able to answer my question.
I have been scheduled for a biopsy due to endometrial cells that were present on my last pap smear.
I do not feel as if I meet any of the criteria for someone who would have any reason to be worried by this. I have googled and googled endometrial cells and what this could mean. I understand some women get hysterectomys due to endometrial cancer, so I am hoping those women will be able to help.
I am in my twenties, and have regular cycles 28-31 days, period lasts about 3 days, with light to medium bleeding and I do not usually have abnormal bleeding or spotting. The only time I have had spotting was following intercourse. I am not overweight, only 125 at 5'4 and have no signs that would be consistent with the presence of these cells.
I did have my pap done on the 4th day of my cycle (after a 3 day period) and my doctor did note some leftover blood from menstruation. Is it possible that the presence of the endometrial cells could be from my period and that I should not be worried? Has this ever happened to anyone?
I have been scheduled for a biopsy due to endometrial cells that were present on my last pap smear.
I do not feel as if I meet any of the criteria for someone who would have any reason to be worried by this. I have googled and googled endometrial cells and what this could mean. I understand some women get hysterectomys due to endometrial cancer, so I am hoping those women will be able to help.
I am in my twenties, and have regular cycles 28-31 days, period lasts about 3 days, with light to medium bleeding and I do not usually have abnormal bleeding or spotting. The only time I have had spotting was following intercourse. I am not overweight, only 125 at 5'4 and have no signs that would be consistent with the presence of these cells.
I did have my pap done on the 4th day of my cycle (after a 3 day period) and my doctor did note some leftover blood from menstruation. Is it possible that the presence of the endometrial cells could be from my period and that I should not be worried? Has this ever happened to anyone?
Thank you for your response I will update as soon as I have an answer. I am going ahead with the biopsy if course bc I want to think that my doctors know better than I do why they chose to schedule it.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Given your history, there is nothing much to be worried about. A woman who is menstruating sheds cells from the lining of her uterus called endometrial cells. If these cells are seen on the Pap smear of a menstruating woman, the report may note "endometrial cells, cytologically benign, in a menstruating woman. It is of significance in post menopausal women. Hence get a repeat PAP smear done after few days of your menstrual cycle and then biopsy should be kept as last resort.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Given your history, there is nothing much to be worried about. A woman who is menstruating sheds cells from the lining of her uterus called endometrial cells. If these cells are seen on the Pap smear of a menstruating woman, the report may note "endometrial cells, cytologically benign, in a menstruating woman. It is of significance in post menopausal women. Hence get a repeat PAP smear done after few days of your menstrual cycle and then biopsy should be kept as last resort.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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