Alternative to hysteroscopy in future?

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Hi

I recently came across this research into alternatives to hysteroscopy for early testing of unexplained PM bleeding.  The research suggests that a vaginal swab or urine sample could be used for initial tests rather than subjecting everyone to a hysteroscopy -which is often painful or needs a GA.   More research needed but it seems like an interesting idea and a lot less invasive, although those of us on the forum would probably still need one if cancer is suspected I imagine.

https://research.cmft.nhs.uk/news-events/simple-urine-test-can-detect-womb-cancer?fbclid=IwAR0QgCGKmgyUgvzKubeqQ607tTKpTCJK64Gy6wyOtwgmL-b8EBJenhlJpjc

xx

  • Very interesting, l was looking for a reason earlier why womb cancer is not routinely tested for like cervical cancer. Perhaps when this research is tested further there may be a way for that to happen.

  • Hi RollercoasterRide, 

    I saw that too, sounds good. 

    Best wishes 

    Honey Two hearts

  • Wow, I wonder if this will develop into a screening programme? Wouldn't that be great?  Thank you for sharing this.  I had 2 hysteroscopies, both under general anaesthetic, (which was fine by me). A test like this would be a lot less hassle and hopefully a lot quicker results.