what is the thickening of the uterus wall?

[Cammz]

Okay I know its been a while since I posted on this website. To all the ladies who have helped me with information, advice and even words of encouragement I thank you.
Okay before I ask my question let me give u a brief medical history. I have PCOS, had a laparotomy done bout 3yrs ago, dey removed a teratoma and ever since I'm havng continuos problems. Been on different medication to regulate my menstruation but nothng seems to help. If I'm not suffering from excessive bleeding then I'm not geting my period at all. Fustrating I know but wat can I do hey. Anyway What I wanna know now is, what does the thickening of the uterus wall mean? I went for a check up about a month ago and the doc said that according to my ultrasound I my uterus wall is too thick. I have no idea wat that means or what causes it, can anybody help me plse?
Thanks
C

[ticked]

If the uterus is starting to get larger and you are having heavy bleeding it sounds like it could be adenomyosis. Has your doctor mentioned that before?It is similar to Endo but is not Endo but they do go hand in hand.

[Cammz]

Hi thank you for your response. The doctore did not mention that. What is adenomyosis? I have never heard of that before

[ticked]

As per the Endometriosis Center of Care it is defined as

Adenomyosis (add-en-o-my-OH-sis) is defined as ‘the presence of endometrial tissue within the myometrium.’ (The myometrium is the medical term for the muscular portion of the uterine wall.) In the past, adenomyosis was referred to as ‘endometriosis interna’ in the medical world, and sometimes as ‘inside-out endometriosis’ in lay terms. What we commonly call ‘endometriosis’ can also be called ‘endometriosis externa’.
Adenomyoma (add-en-o-my-OH-ma) is the name given to an area of adenomyosis that is encapsulated by myometrial tissue. Because of the presence of adenomyosis, this complex of tissue is differentiated from a myoma (a fibroid tumor).

http://centerforendo.com/articles/adenomyosis.htm

[Cammz]

Okay thank you for that information. I have a doctors appointment in about 3weeks will keep u posted

[lilystrom]

If it's a thickening of the uterine wall, you probably have adenomyosis.  There could also be some fibroids.  If what he meant is that you have a thickening of the endometirum, that is a condition called endometrial hyperplasia.  I just had that treated with hysteroscopy and D&C along with my lap for endo yesterday.  

Endometrial hyperplasia can, rarely, interfere with egg implantation. Most of the time, it does not, but I had a really extreme case of it, and my doc wondered if it might be contributing to our fertility issues.  Fortunately, it's super easy to fix, as they just go in and scrape it out.  My doctor thinks I probably had an odd period several years ago that didn't shed properly and that the lining just continues to build up on top of it.  My periods are extremely regular and usually very heavy.

The reason I think it could be hyperplasia in your case is because PCOS and hyperplasia are both more common in women with estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, and/or irregular periods.  Most women who get it are peri or post-menopausal, but younger women can get it too.  It's important to get it checked out because endometrial hyperplasia can be a big risk factor or even a cause of endometrial cancer.  Again, this is rare, but biopsy is not difficult.  I do not think I have any pain as a result of the hysteroscopy portion of the procedure I had done yesterday. I will not get my official results back from the lab for a few more days, but the doctor does not think it was cancerous.  He did do a D&C to thin the lining, and hopefully that will be all that's necessary to take care of the problem!

[Cammz]

Thank you for your feedback, I will keep u posted after my appointment. I wish u all the best and speedy recovery too. I hope n pray it isn't cancer and the procedure solved your problem. Best of luck to u and keep me posted.