Hysteroscopy for suspected cancer couldn’t find polyps?!

Hi everyone. 

This is my first post - sorry it’s a bit long! 

I’ve had a lot of ongoing symptoms for over a year. I’ve had 3 ultrasound scans at different points in my cycle where I’ve been told my lining is too thick (13.5mm day 6, 22mm day 19 and 24mm day 21). At the last ultrasound on day 6, they identified two possible polyps with feeder vessels, and the lining of my womb was heterogeneous and indistinct. 

Had an urgent hysteroscopy today under GA and was told no polyps to be seen. I’m on day 18 of my cycle so wondered if they could be hiding in my lining/not visible? I asked the surgeon how these polyps and feeder vessels would suddenly not be there less than 2 weeks later and she said “maybe they were just blood clots”.

When asked about my thickened lining she said she didn’t think it looked that thick and the scanners were wrong and measured a few mm too much. I find it hard to believe that three separate scanners over a 4 month period were wrong?

Shes biopsied the lining so will wait for those results but has anyone had similar?

I’m trying to feel positive that nothing untoward was seen but I also feel like the surgeon has dismissed my symptoms and previous scans as if they were all incorrect? It doesn’t seem right. Am I right to want to question this further? Or am I just being over anxious? Thanks!

  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been having tests. This can be a stressful and anxious time, especially while waiting for results.

    It’s important to remember that no single test can provide a complete picture. Sometimes, more detailed procedures like a hysteroscopy or an operation can give further information. This is why a diagnosis often needs several tests, including a biopsy, to ensure accuracy.

    Hopefully, the biopsy results will bring more clarity and help you better understand your situation. If you’re still feeling uncertain or have concerns, the best person to speak with would be your consultant, as they know your case. You might be able to reach them through their secretary.

    I hope you can get the answers you need soon.

    Jemma