[Value of endometrial aspiration cytology in assessing endometrial status]

Cytologic findings of endometrial aspiration from 135 women was correlated with pathologic diagnosis of endometrium. The results indicate that different endometrial changes, such as hyperplasia, carcinoma and other malignant endometrial lesions, different phases of normal menstrual cycle and senile atrophy can be distinguished by endometrial cytology. The author suggests that aspiration cytology may serve as a supplement to the biopsy or curettage in the assessment of the status of the endometrium.