Postmenopausal Bleeding

4. Medical terminology for thickened uterine lining as a result of elevated oestrogen levels.
5. Removal of small piece of tissue from uterine lining to test for cellular changes.
6. The hormone which the treatment of the condition in answer ( ) is based on.
9. Abbreviation of procedure where the cervix is expanded and a sample of the uterus is removed.
10. Outgrowth of tissue projecting from the endometrium often prone to bleeding.
11. Procedure by which a flexible endoscope is passed through a speculum and used to examine the uterus.

1. Procedure to remove the uterus.
2. Most common cause of post menopausal bleeding, especially in elderly patients.
3. Scan used to determine thickness of endometrial lining and help to identify the presence of polyps.
7. Medical device that allows visualisation of the cervix during during a pelvic examination
8. The percentage of uterine bleeding that turns out to be uterine cancer.
12. Number of months from last period, beyond which vaginal bleeding is classified as postmenopausal.