Relationship Between Endometrial Biopsy Results and Risk Factors in Women with Postmenopausal Bleeding

Authors : Yeliz Dinçer, Mustafa Karadeniz, Yasemin Şanlı

Pages : 115-122

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between the personal, obstetric, and gynecological characteristics of postmenopausal women who have undergone endometrial biopsy and their risks for endometrial cancer, along with their biopsy results. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted by retrospectively analyzing the sociodemographic, obstetric, and gynecological characteristics, endometrial cancer risk factors, existing medical conditions, clinical presentations, and biopsy results of 66 women who met the study criteria. These women presented with postmenopausal bleeding and underwent endometrial biopsy at ……….between February and June 2023, with data extracted from the hospital’s written records over the past three years (January 2020 – January 2023). Results: The mean age of the women included in the study was 54.50±7.99 years, with 63.6% having completed primary education. The most common medical conditions identified were hypertension (19.7%), thyroid disease (12.1%), and diabetes mellitus (9.1%). Endometrial biopsy results indicated that 92.4% of the women had benign findings. Women diagnosed with cancer or polyps were found to have similar characteristics to those with benign results but had lower rates of tamoxifen use, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the identified risk factors for endometrial cancer in women included obesity, endometrial hyperplasia, smoking, alcohol consumption, and tamoxifen use. Health professionals working in women’s health should develop educational, activity, and awareness programs to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors. Frequent monitoring of high-risk women and the joint evaluation of gynecological cancers and chronic diseases will be effective strategies for managing these patients.
Keywords : postmenopozal dönem, kadın, endometrial biyopsi, endometrrial kanser