Question 1

post menopausal. have 9mm thickened uterine lining  that biopsy said is benign. no bleeding. is hysterectomy a radical treatment for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An incidental finding of a slightly thickened uterine lining is not a major emergency.  It sounds like your doctor has carefully evaluated you and not found a problem.  Unless there is more to the story that I don't know, a hysterectomy seems like a bit of an overkill--like cutting a tomato with a chain-saw when a paring knife would do.  Best wishes!

Question 2

endometrial biopsy done because uterine lining 9mm thick. benign, but dr only able to get scant tissue sample. why would that happen?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration device: If your MD used a aspiration endometrial biopsy device then a small sampling was all that was needed to give a benign "diagnosis." The "olden days" in office scraping is usually no longer done unless it was a D &amp; C in a surgical environment.

Question 3

is 1.2cm uterine lining too big?

Accepted Answer

Usually: The endometrial thickness is considered normal when up to 8 or 10 mm thick.  1.2 cm would be 12mm and would represent some degree of endometrial hyperplasia.

Question 4

what causes a thin uterine lining?

Accepted Answer

Thin lining: At certain times of your cycle the lining is thin - immediately after your period. Estrogen thickens/ grows the uterine lining. A low amount of estrogen production will result in a thin lining. The most common thing that causes a thin lining in young women is hormonal contraceptives (pills, depo, mirena, (levonorgestrel) NuvaRing ). Here, it is normal and not an indication of any problem.

Question 5

what is done when the uterine lining is 20mm?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: While this is definitely greater than average it must be evaluated in the context of your particular situation. The timing of your last period, other symptoms, medications, and the appearance of the thickening are all important considerations.  Management could range from continued observation to surgical procedures.

Question 6

could the uterine lining really build up overtime?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if estrogen is unopposed by progesterone, not ovulating, not on progestin medication, this can be a problem

Question 7

how can i improve the uterine lining if this is too thin?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Uterine lining is dependent on adequate amounts of estrogen and progesterone. If your hormone secretion is normal and well balanced then the uterine lining should be normal.

Question 8

i was wondering does the uterine lining really build up overtime?

Accepted Answer

Tissue layer: The inner lining of the uterus builds up under the influence of estrogens from the ovaries during the first half of the menstrual cycles, and under the influence of progesterone released from the ovary after ovulation transforms into a tissue layer suited to nurture a fertilized egg. If there is no pregnancy, this inner lining is shed during the menstrual period.

Question 9

what is the lining of the uterine wall is known as?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium: The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus.

Question 10

if you don't ovulate does your uterine lining thicken?

Accepted Answer

It can: When you don't ovulate, the ovaries may still produce lots of estrogen. Without the Progesterone that comes after ovulation, the lining may grow unchecked and over time lead to hyperplasia and cancer.

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Post menopausal. have 9mm thickened uterine lining that biopsy said is benign. no bleeding. is hysterectomy a radical treatment for this condition?

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Endometrial biopsy done because uterine lining 9mm thick. benign, but dr only able to get scant tissue sample. why would that happen?

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Is 1.2cm uterine lining too big?

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What causes a thin uterine lining?

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What is done when the uterine lining is 20mm?

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Could the uterine lining really build up overtime?

A member asked:

How can i improve the uterine lining if this is too thin?

A member asked:

I was wondering does the uterine lining really build up overtime?

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What is the lining of the uterine wall is known as?

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If you don't ovulate does your uterine lining thicken?

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