Endometrail hyperplasia - any ideas

[aussiegal]

hi all


any advice or thoughts would be great. since my m/c in may last yr i have started having a period again ( havent had them in 8 yrs on own due to polycystic ovaries) My period thou has been really heavy and lasting anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. i recently had a ultrasound done and this is what the findinds say.

there is endometrail thickening noted (1.3cm) with small cysts demonstrated. this appreance is highly suggestive for underlying endometrail hyperplasia.

can anyone tell me what that means or what it is. is this seriuos or can it be treated?

[chibacochoke]

it sounds like you need to ask your doctor to explain things nice and thoroughly. we aren't physicians on this site, although a lot of great advice is given.

please talk to your doctor. he/she will be able to answer all of your questions, and if you don't understand something say just that! "i don't understand"

[Ducy]

Im sure brandye can explain...I wont even bother...

(although I did look it up )

[sera300]

Originally Posted by aussiegal

hi all


any advice or thoughts would be great. since my m/c in may last yr i have started having a period again ( havent had them in 8 yrs on own due to polycystic ovaries) My period thou has been really heavy and lasting anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. i recently had a ultrasound done and this is what the findinds say.

there is endometrail thickening noted (1.3cm) with small cysts demonstrated. this appreance is highly suggestive for underlying endometrail hyperplasia.

can anyone tell me what that means or what it is. is this seriuos or can it be treated?

This means fertility can be an issue but seeking a doctor which specializes in infertility issues is the best source. They can read the US and perform additional testing.

And many here on this site are MD's or NP's. However, your exact needs must be addressed by a pro which can examine you and compare the results. Then provide you with options.

[Brandye]

Endometriosis is a condition diagnosed in up to twenty percent of all women. The underlying cause is usually an overproduction of estrogen which prevents complete shedding of the uterine lining during your period each month. The measurement indicates a thickening of the uterine lining because of an accumulation old stuff over a period of months or years. The accumulation will eventually grow outside the uterus.

Individual cases of endometriosis vary greatly from woman to woman and need to be discussed individually with your doctor. In very rarte cases other parts of the body can be affected. The symptoms vary from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. From slightly increased periods to very heavy and lengthy periods.

It is usually found in women who have had no children but after diagnosis, pregnancy can become difficult. Anything said could cause you to worry so the best course is to sit down with your doctor and discuss both how long the affliction seems to have been present to what are your options.

Some cases are treated with progestin or related artificial hormones and the treatment can extend all the way to surgery. Do not panic; get your doctor or nurse to describe your situation and you participate in the decision.