Hi Suzie,

I can totally relate to what you’ve said. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 HER2 breast cancer in 2017. Had chemo and then a mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction.  My periods stopped for 12 months after chemo, then restarted and all seemed well.  In April 2019 I had the most horrendous pains and my periods started up with a vengeance.  I needed to take Tranexamic Acid to stop the bleeding.  2 Hysteroscopy s later and a polyp found each time, I found myself back at Gyny and discovered I’ve a polyp 4cm by 3cm this time and the lining of my uterus is 39mm!! .... mild panic followed! I’m waiting on a surgery date to have a hysterectomy (keeping my ovaries though as I can’t have hormone replacement therapy). 

Tamoxifen is the cause for the lining on our uterus thickening, which I’m sure your aware of.  I’ve only been on it 2 years and shocked by how thick it is. Gyny are also a tad shocked which is why I’m having it all taken out.

I totally understand you fear.  The percentage risk of having a cancerous polyp is so incredibly low.  Endometrial Cancer normally can hide for up to 10 years before diagnosis.  If you are at all concerned about the thickness of yours maybe consider a hysterectomy.  It’s so stressful having the ‘monkey’ on our backs every day and I’m more than a little scared about the findings from my surgery once it goes ahead.

happy for you to have a rant anytime!! Let me know how you get on.  8 weeks seems a ridiculous long time to wait for the results.  Maybe call them sooner and say your worried.  Hugs xx

Hi Andi

I'm hoping I will be offered a hysterectomy rather than keep having to go back time after time to have the polyps removed and the stressing,  this is the first time they have mentioned anything about the thickening despite my previous visits and judging by your situation  it's quite possible the doc did  say 34mm strangely this time though I only had very slight bleeding on a couple of occasions and felt I would be wasting their time...obviously not....Thank you for listening and the same offer is there for you if you need to chat we pink ladies need to stick together the very best of luck with your op and wishing you the very best of health in the future xx

Hi Suzie,

Im surprised they haven't offered you the option of having a hysterectomy. Ask your consultant if they'd offer it to you (only if you want it!). I told my consultant that I've spent the last 3 years of my life at the hospital and couldn't face more and more operations along with all the complications that could bring. That I wanted one final op to deal with it once and for all because I was concerned for my mental health and that my family had been through enough. I think my words pretty much convinced them that it was in my best interests all round.

I wish you well with your results and moving forward whatever your decision is. Hugs xx

I know this post is very old but just wondered how you got on as am experiencing similar situation. Xx