8mm thick endometrium and scared-had biopsy-wating is awf

[Rose827]

I have anxiety and after having  a transvaginal ultrasound which showed a mildly thick endometrium at 8mm, I am trying to be positive but can't eat, sleep. I'm 51, last period as 6 months ago, no irregular bleeding,do have some post-coital bleeding after intercourse as well as vag irritation which I've always had.Sometimes there is blood on toilet paper after sex with vag pain. Dr was not that concerned given I always deal with this. I was shocked when I got the call that she wanted to do a biopsy to rule out cancer. ovaries looked good, there was slight fluid in culdesac, I am reading so much on the web that I am already diagnosed with uterine cancer. How does one move on? Has anyone been through this as I do need major support.

[Rose827]

Thank you Dr. Update: Had the endometrium biopsy in the gynecologists office. 8 days later she told me though bio showed benign cells, it is inconclusive due to not enough tissue. I asked for a d&c vs the office biopsy as I was afraid that too would come back inconclusive. Had a diagnostic d and C on Friday under anesthesia. Dr. was very positive as she told my husband my uterus looked remarkeabley healthy, gave him pictures, and now I am waiting for biopsy results with my catastrophic thinking always thinking the worse. Thank you

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

HI,
Endometrial thickness of 8 mm is not too much. Also endometrial hyperplasia does not always mean cancer. However at the age of 51 years one needs to be vigilant. Also since you are having some post-coital bleeding, an endometrial biopsy should be done. The pathology report will put your mind to rest.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.