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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Thick uterus lining......?
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
Thick uterus lining......?
by tconuckia, May 23, 2008 01:18PM
I was just wondering if its possible that when a person doesnt have a period for 3 whole months, if the uterus lining becomes so thick that it can actually make the woman look pregnant (around 3 months)? I already know you shouldnt be going 3 months without a period and all pregnancy tests come back negative.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 27, 2008 03:32PM
, May 27, 2008 03:32PM
Hello,
A thickened endometrial stripe will not make one appear pregnant To give you some frame of reference, a thickened endometrial stripe might be considered at width of >15mm in a pre-menopausal woman. This does not affect the overall size of the uterus and thus would not mimick pregnancy. You should probably see an ob/gyn to be evaluated for why you are amenorrheic.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
A thickened endometrial stripe will not make one appear pregnant To give you some frame of reference, a thickened endometrial stripe might be considered at width of >15mm in a pre-menopausal woman. This does not affect the overall size of the uterus and thus would not mimick pregnancy. You should probably see an ob/gyn to be evaluated for why you are amenorrheic.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Member Comments (5)
by tconuckia, May 23, 2008 01:30PM
I just wanted to add that I have also been having many pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, being very tired, sore boobs (with very very light milk) and cramping. I have been pregnant before so know what to expect--my midwife just said I need to start something to start my period (I think Provera) and my growing stomach is due to my lining being so thick. Does this sound right?
by tconuckia, May 23, 2008 03:31PM
bump
by tconuckia, May 28, 2008 08:42AM
To: Dr. Downing
Could an IUD removal cause all of this? It was removed Feb. 26th and I had a normal period Feb 28th. Havent had a period since and all the symptoms began occuring around end of March. I have seen my OB/GYN and she acts like its not a big deal and wants to put me on Provera........
by dajamonae, May 30, 2008 11:02AM
To: Dr. Downing
Having a thick endometrial lining- Does this means that you are infertile? Or that you can not carry a child?
by tennie12, Aug 05, 2008 10:32PM
A related discussion, thick uterus lining was started.
by fozy, Apr 21, 2009 10:54AM
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