There are a number of indications for obtaining an<unk>  in a non-pregnant woman: * Women with chronic anovulation such as the polycystic ovary syndrome are at increased risk for<unk>  problems and an<unk>  may be useful to assess their lining specifically to rule out<unk>  hyperplasia or cancer. * In women with abnormal vaginal bleeding the<unk>  may indicate the presence of abnormal lining such as<unk>  hyperplasia or cancer. * In patients with suspected uterine cancer, the<unk>  may discover the presence of cancer cells in the endometrium or cervix. * In female infertility the assessment of the lining can determine, if properly timed, that the patient ovulated, however, the same information can be obtained by a blood test of the progesterone level. Transvaginal ultrasonography is generally done before obtaining an<unk>  as it may help in the gynecologic diagnosis, or even make the taking of a<unk>  superfluous if the lining is thin. If the<unk>  lining is less than 5 mm thick on sonography, it is highly unusual to encounter<unk>  cancer. The test is usually done in women over age 35. A more thorough histologic evaluation can be obtained by a dilatation and curettage, which requires anesthesia.
Endometrial biopsy
Hysterosalpingography
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Frozen section procedure
Gynecologic ultrasonography
Fertility testing
Colposcopy