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Table 1 Results of histological and hysteroscopy examinations

From: Do we really need to hysteroscope all the women who have irregular bleeding on hormone replacement therapy?

Histology (n=77)

Hysteroscopy

Atrophic/inactive endometrium (n=42)

Normal/atrophic endometrium

Insufficient (n=10)

HRT effect (n=8)

Normal/thickened endometrium

Progestogenic effect (n=6)

Benign endometrial polyp (n=11)

Intrauterine polyps

No malignancy

All polyps treated in outpatient department

No further hysteroscopy or biopsy required

All patients discharged after their initial visit