Hello there and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear you are currently undergoing some tests and understand the waiting and not knowing what is going on alongside having troublesome symptoms can be a worry.

When the womb lining is thickened it is often called endometrial hyperplasia. Endometrial hyperplasia is a benign ( non cancerous) condition caused by a hormone imbalance of too much oestrogen and not enough progesterone often when a woman is going through or has been through the menopause.

To confirm endometrial hyperplasia a biopsy ( sample of cells from the womb lining) is taken and looked at under a microscope. This is only a sample of cells so unfortunately the majority of the thickening will remain after this test is carried out.

The biopsy will either show benign endometrial hyperplasia with no abnormal cells which often will resolve by itself, although hormonal treatment involving progesterone is often advised to manage any symptoms and follow up arranged to monitor the situation.

If abnormal pre cancerous cells are detected then there is a high risk that in time these will turn into cancer. Because of this risk surgery is usually recommended however in the rare situation when a patient is younger and wishes to retain their fertility hormonal treatments are used to manage the condition, until a time when surgery can be carried out.

Hopefully you will know more about your situation soon and what needs to happen next for you.

Wishing you all the best but do get back if you have more questions. You are also welcome to call the nurse helpline 9-5 weekdays on 0808 800 4040 if you prefer.

Take care

Naomi

Hi, thank you for the reply , I am grateful for your help :)

Hiya, I've been on this pathway, after my biopsy I was called 10 days later, hoping urs is earlier as the waiting is a nightmare. Have u had any mri or ct or just a biopsy 

Hi. I'm having a CT scan 27 Dec, I can't do the MRI because of my mental health and panic , so just the CT scan . 

Hope you get your results soon . Mine was endometrial C so hopefully it will be a hysterectomy and job done .

take care x

Hiya, so ur biopsy proved cancer ??? Have they graded you or awaiting ct results. I to have trouble with mri, as claustrophobic, lst one nightmare bit 2nd one I got a pair of the covers u put over eyes when sleep,figure if no peaking no panic, I just counted 1 to 10 over and over lol and made it through. Ct no problem at a doughnut and no tunnel. Have U met ur doc/nurse and discussed next part, or all done after ct.,,,sorry ur going through this, I was so scared to start, anxiety wow but can't believe saying now but does get easier xxx

Hi, yes high grade endometrial carcinoma , usually surgery to cure it . There is no way they'd get me in that MRI scanner lol.

CT scan 27thDec , 

 I have to sleep with guided meditation on all night or my mind just goes to all sorts of scenario's , I even listen during the day too . 

I have a support nurse and she is wonderful, will discuss plan after CT results . It;s so scary the whole process x

I was grade 3 with clearcell, stage 1a..I was really strong woman before this,  never ill and just got on with things,but I fell to pieces through fear once diagnosed, anxiety issues still here nearly 2 years later, but just not as bad,

I had full hysterectomy and 4 brachytherapy, and because of anxiety level they really looked after me, Is good they understand your feelings and if you need anyone to talk to that understands just what your going through, feel free to message me xx good luck on your ct

Thank you that encourages me , can I add you as a friend so i can private message you please ? x

Yes definitely xx