41 with 17mm endometrium

Hi I was referred for a transvaginal scan last week and the Dr called with my results this week. I have a thickened endometrium of 17mm (I was in week 1 of my cycle when scanned) and also cystic spaces of 7mm & 5mm. 

I’m now waiting for a referral to gynae which she said was marked urgent

I’m 41, my mum died at 50 and had ovarian cancer primary. She had a hysterectomy at 45. I’m obviously on high alert about this and don’t want to worry my family by telling them

After several years of anaemia and unbearably heavy periods I finally got a doctor to listen to my concerns and she has been excellent.

I have two children 4&7

I’m just anxious and trying not to worry until I’ve had the next appointment - it’s hard. 

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  • Hey Maudella :)

    I hope you are OK, just wondering if you have heard anything back?

    I am in a similar situation at the moment, I am 37 and have been have heavy periods since June last year, often lasting 8 weeks + and then spotting inbetween, which has caused anaemia.

    I had abdo and internal ultrasounds done 2 weeks ago and it showed that I had grossly thickened endometrium (27mm) so my GP referred me to gynae under the 2ww.

    I had a hysteroscopy and biopsy done last Friday and I was told that it would be approx 4 weeks until I get results.

    My aunt passed away last year from Ovarian cancer, she was stage 4 at diagnosis and only lasted 9 months so I am really petrified at the moment and I don't know what is going to happen if there is a positive or negative biopsy result.

    Good luck 

  • Hi  I have my appointment for the hysteroscopy this week. Have you got any advice to make it more bearable?

    how have you been whilst waiting for your results?

  • Hey  definitely take both paracetamol and Ibuprofen (if you can) 1 to 2 hours before the appointment. It did hurt at the end, mainly when the biopsy was being taken but it really wasn't as bad as I imagined it being. The consultant did offer me gas and air or local anaesthetic, if I thought I needed it. 

    I'm ok, just want to know what's going on really. Finding it difficult trying to concentrate at work etc.

    How are you doing? X

  • Thanks  Trying not to think about it really, but actually very anxious about the actual procedure and then what might happen.

    just have to put on my big girl pants and get through it!

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