What tests can find the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding? The
tests your doctor orders may depend on your age. If you could be
pregnant, your doctor may order a pregnancy test. If your
bleeding is heavy, in addition to other tests, your doctor may
want to check your blood count to make sure you don't have
anemia (low iron) from the blood loss. An ultrasound exam of
your pelvic area shows both the uterus and the ovaries. It may
also show the cause of your bleeding. Your doctor may want to do
an endometrial biopsy. This is a test of the uterine lining.
It's done by putting a thin plastic tube (called a catheter)
into your uterus. A tiny piece of the uterine lining is taken
out and sent to a lab for testing. The test will show if you
have cancer or a change in the cells. A biopsy can be done in
the doctor's office and causes only mild pain. Another test is a
hysteroscopy. A thin tube with a tiny camera in it is put into
your uterus. The camera lets your doctor see the inside of your
uterus. If anything abnorma