Instructions
You are an intern in the gynaecology clinic. Dorothy Haldane, 61, has had two episodes of vaginal bleeding nine years after menopause. Her transvaginal ultrasound has been reported. The gynaecologist recommends a hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage as day surgery next week.
Explain the ultrasound result to Mrs Haldane and obtain her consent for hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage
- You do not need to take a history or examine the patient
Transvaginal ultrasound
Endometrial thickness 7 mm. Uterus normal size. Ovaries not enlarged. No free fluid.