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Biopsy

Caligirl3
Caligirl3 CSN Member Posts: 5
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
I've read that when you have a uterine biopsy you will bleed some afterwards and you need a pad. Is this true if you have gone through menopause? Thanks for the help.
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  • Rewriter
    Rewriter CSN Member Posts: 493 Member
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    Yes
    Yes, you can bleed even if you've gone through menopause. The blood is not from menstruation; it's from scraping the lining of your uterus.
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  • Caligirl3
    Caligirl3 CSN Member Posts: 5
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    Rewriter said:

    Yes
    Yes, you can bleed even if you've gone through menopause. The blood is not from menstruation; it's from scraping the lining of your uterus.

    Thanks so much. That makes
    Thanks so much. That makes sense. I feel so unintelligent!
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  • Rewriter
    Rewriter CSN Member Posts: 493 Member
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    Caligirl3 said:

    Thanks so much. That makes
    Thanks so much. That makes sense. I feel so unintelligent!

    Don't be afraid to ask questions here
    My experience is that people here are very supportive and helpful, so ask away...


    Jill
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