A 58-year-old woman calls the health clinic when she has a moderate amount of vaginal bleeding after 6 years of menopause.The nurse makes an appointment for the patient and tells her to expect which of the following treatments?

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Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is an alarming symptom and can indicate various conditions like endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, or vaginal atrophy. Therefore, a biopsy of uterine tissue is necessary to determine the underlying cause of bleeding. A Pap test is not sufficient for evaluating endometrial abnormalities. Estrogen replacement therapy may not be the appropriate treatment until a diagnosis is made. Hospital admission for total hysterectomy may not be necessary based on the biopsy results.

A 58-Year-Old Woman Calls the Health Clinic When She Has