THICKENING OF THE UTERUS LINING

[easymw1]

I am 68 years old (this week).  I recently had an ultra sound and showed the lining to be 7.5mm thick and there is a trace of free fluid in my cervix.   I am not bleeding or even spotting and have no abdominal pain.  My CA 125 was 30 (should be under 35) so still in normal range.  I am still very worried about the thickness and the free fluid in my cervix.  Any comments.  Has anyone had anything like this??



This discussion is related to Had endo biopsy - is bleeding afterward normal.

[EAFarm]

Yes, the GYN told me I had some thickening and has prescribed a very low level of hormones.  I'm a little scared to take them because they supposedly increase your chances of breast CA, but she said it is a minute dose, just to keep the lining from thickening more and leading to CA.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What you may be having is endometrial hyperplasia. Endometrium is the innermost lining of the uterus. You should wait for the biopsy result and get a repeat ultrasound done. If a pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound reveals that the endometrium is abnormally thickened, it should be confirmed the following month with a repeat ultrasound. The repeat ultrasound should also be performed within a day or two after menstruation stops.

If the endometrium remains thickened or if bleeding is continuous for two months in a row, then a D&C will both diagnose and treat hyperplasia.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.