Progesterone challenge test for the assessment of endometrial pathology in asymptomatic menopausal women.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 1993;
40:145-9. [PMID:
8094685 DOI:
10.1016/0020-7292(93)90375-7]
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Abstract
The progesterone challenge test was correlated with endometrial pathology in 130 asymptomatic menopausal women without hormonal treatment. The sensitivity of the test for detection of endometrial proliferative activity was 76%, specificity 100%, positive predictive value 100% and negative predictive value 94.1%. A 10-day test provided better results than a 5-day test. The test seems useful for detection of those at high risk for endometrial cancer.
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