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I am 52 years old postmenopausal 1 yr and 2 months. I have an endometrial lining of 14.95 and 2 fibroids that are each 2cm. each. How concerned should I be that this is cancer? Anyone else have anything similar to this?
You can find posts from various women all over the web who had post-menopausal bleeding and endometrial biopsies (done via hysteroscopy or D&C) that showed nothing serious. Some were at least a few years post-meno. It is good though that your gynecologist is checking to be sure all is okay. If she was concerned that it was cancer, it seems she would have referred you to an oncologist. If you do not have risk factors then it is unlikely to be cancer. A gynecologic pathologist will be doing the pathology on the tissue obtained from the D&C to see if there are (were) any abnormal cells. I hope your procedure goes well and it is nothing serious. Please post back and let us know.
Thank you so much for getting back with me! You really think I could have a period after 14 months? and that would be ok. The Dr. did CA-125 test it was 20. She did a ultrasound and vaginal ultrasound. She is planning on doing a D&C hysterospcopy next week. I'm just wondering if I should go to a gynecologist/oncologist so I can get it taken care of right away if it is cancer.
Thank you SO MUCH for your time and knowledge! Much appreciated!
Thank you SO MUCH for your time and knowledge! Much appreciated!
The average woman's lifetime risk for endometrial cancer is less than 3% (U.S. government statistics say 2.7% to be exact). It is possible that more fibroids or even polyps are making your lining appear thicker than it is as these types of growths can be difficult to differentiate from the lining itself.
Is your doctor planning on doing an endometrial biopsy to see if you have hyperplasia? Most cases of hyperplasia are curable with medication.
Also, sometimes what appears to be menopause ends up not being so. Your lining may be thick because your body is about to have another period. Post-menopausal bleeding is more common than people realize especially in the first 5 years or so after stopping periods. Most cases are nothing more than some sporadic ovarian activity. Of course, if this ends up happening, it does need to be investigated to be sure it is nothing serious.
Let us know what you find out. I hope it is nothing serious.
Is your doctor planning on doing an endometrial biopsy to see if you have hyperplasia? Most cases of hyperplasia are curable with medication.
Also, sometimes what appears to be menopause ends up not being so. Your lining may be thick because your body is about to have another period. Post-menopausal bleeding is more common than people realize especially in the first 5 years or so after stopping periods. Most cases are nothing more than some sporadic ovarian activity. Of course, if this ends up happening, it does need to be investigated to be sure it is nothing serious.
Let us know what you find out. I hope it is nothing serious.
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