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A womb biopsy is when a sample of tissue is taken from the lining of the . This is also called an endometrial biopsy. Your doctor sends the sample to the laboratory. This is where a checks it for abnormal or cancerous cells.
There are different ways to take a biopsy of the womb lining.
Before having your womb biopsy, your doctor or nurse will explain what will happen and ask for your permission to do the test. You might also be asked to sign a . You can ask questions you might have at any time.
You usually have a chaperone in the room with you while you have your biopsy. A chaperone is another staff member from the clinic. It’s normal practice to offer this for intimate examinations or tests. Ask for a chaperone if this is what you want, and it hasn’t been offered.
You should get your results within 1 to 2 weeks. Contact the doctor who arranged the biopsy if you haven’t heard anything after a couple of weeks.
Waiting for results can make you anxious. You might have contact details for a specialist nurse who you can speak to for information if you need to. It can also help to talk to a close friend or relative about how you feel.
Last reviewed: 18 Mar 2025
Next review due: 18 Mar 2028
You have a number of tests to check for womb cancer. The tests you might have include an ultrasound scan and a womb biopsy.
The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. This helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.
Your treatment depends on several factors. These include what type of womb cancer you have, how big it is, whether it has spread (the stage) and the grade. It also depends on your general health.
You usually start by seeing your GP if you have symptoms that could be due to womb cancer. Your doctor will then decide whether to do tests or refer you to a specialist.
Coping with womb cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available.
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