Endometrial biopsy ... should I be worried?

I've never been on hrt so I can't give any advice there but 3mm is good so I think they're just being cautious. I was worried because I had a period after menopause so my doctor did a biopsy. But she wasn't worried at all because my lining was 3mm and another time it was less than that. As far as the biopsy goes, just take some pain reliever about 30 minutes before. It really doesn't hurt. Not much more than a pap smear and is done pretty quickly. You will most likely bleed afterwards for a few days. Seems to me that spotting isn't all that uncommon with hrt but maybe someone else can help you with that.

Hi Diane

I'm not on HRT but I do have mid cycle spotting and, like you, I also have fibroids that aren't the bleeding type.  Doctor did a biopsy to rule out anything sinister and I'm so relieved I had it done.  Got the result yesterday which was normal and all OK so while we don't know why it's happening I needn't have any nagging doubt and will put it down to hormones.  

Are you only spotting since you started HRT and therefore connected to what you are taking?  

Hope it goes OK.  As Becky says, take pain relief before you go but to be honest it wasn't that bad and I'm a complete wuss with things like that.  Try not to worry, xx

Hi Diane I had fibroid few years ago but I had out they can cause alot of bleeding I had a lot of clotting with it when I had it remove it all settle down nicely,I took HRT too but stop after I saw a bit bleeding I just let nature take its course,try not to worry get your test done ((((hugs))))

Hi, I have been on HRT for the same amount of time and had a smear which showed adnomalities, then next smear showed okay.  Last week had some spotting and saw another person for an ultrasound and they confirmed thickening of the wall of the worm (or whatever - sorry not good at woman's stuff).  I am waiting to go into hospital on a TWR (two week referrel) for further investigation.  I will let you know the outcome.

Thanks to everyone for your responses. The biopsy is set for (next week) July 6, and the doc says the likely cause of my spotting is atrophy. Since the ultrasound showed a good thick/thinness of just 3mm on my endometrium, I'm going to remain positive, take some advil before the procedure and hope I don't cramp too much. I will you all know the outcome. 

Just a quick updasge to say I survived the biopsy today. It was unpleasant but not too bad. Considering the horrible mensrual cramps I had in my youth, I guess I was more than prepared for this discomfort. I'll post again after I get results, but doctor thinks the spottng is likely due to atrophy.

Just wanted to update everyone and let you know that the biopsy came back negative and doctor says we will just continue to monitor my symptoms. No more tests required. Yay! I like good news. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread and took the time to read and offer your thoughts and perspectives.