Try not to worry. I was freaking out when my endometrium was 24mm and 'appeared cystic'. I had a D&C and hysteroscopy and no abnormalities. I have to say, even the Surgeon said he was surprised as it 'looked abnormal'. I believe he got them to re-test. I was also 47 with abnormal bleeding. Now I am 48 and have not yet stopped bleeding....in over 18 months. I am scheduled for a hysterectomy.....sometime and am managing symptoms with progesterone.
The biopsy is done during a hysteroscopy. They look into the womb and take a biopsy. This can be done with just pain killers or under GA. I have only had the procedure under GA. I'm sure other people can advise on having it whilst conscious. There are varying reports from not much worse than a cervical smear to excruiatingly painful. Try and find out exactly what they are offering you and discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.
Try not to worry. I was freaking out when my endometrium was 24mm and 'appeared cystic'. I had a D&C and hysteroscopy and no abnormalities. I have to say, even the Surgeon said he was surprised as it 'looked abnormal'. I believe he got them to re-test. I was also 47 with abnormal bleeding. Now I am 48 and have not yet stopped bleeding....in over 18 months. I am scheduled for a hysterectomy.....sometime and am managing symptoms with progesterone.
The biopsy is done during a hysteroscopy. They look into the womb and take a biopsy. This can be done with just pain killers or under GA. I have only had the procedure under GA. I'm sure other people can advise on having it whilst conscious. There are varying reports from not much worse than a cervical smear to excruiatingly painful. Try and find out exactly what they are offering you and discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.
