Question 1

in menopause what would cause the endometrial lining to thicken? my uterine lining measured 1.2 cm i have no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: No, the endometrium should be at or less than 0.5 cm (5 mm) during menopause. You may have asymptomatic endometrium hyperplasia but endometrial sampling (biopsy) is still indicated just to prove the benign process even you are asymptomatic; if so, I wonder why you had the pelvic ultrasound done. Good luck.

Question 2

what might cause a thickened uterine lining in a woman with premature ovarian failure vs. one in natural menopause?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen excess: Endometrial thickening is usually due to excess estrogen effect on the uterine lining or infrequent ovulation. A polyp,  submucus fibroid or (less commonly) an endometrial cancer can cause an abnormally thickened endometrial lining.

Question 3

is it possible to have a thickness / liquid in the uterine lining other than cancer for a woman who is going though or has been through menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Decades after menopause, i've seen old polyps or old thickened cystic endometrium. If there is any concern, a biopsy is a simple procedure. I wish you luck.

Question 4

i am post menopause, have 7mm uterine wall and 4 fibroids in lining. gyno suggested biopsy.? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Uterine fibroids are abnormal growths that can be caused by benign or not benign cell proliferation. (malignant ones are rare- 1%) The biopsy will determine if it is benign. Your Gynecological Dr will determine if the fibroids need to be removed (if you have frequent heavy bleeding, pain) or if they just need to be monitored over time.

Question 5

i am 60 and have been post-menopausal for 20 years.i've taken bhrt for most of that time.my uterine lining is thick (abt 3-5 cm) and i am to have a prometrium (micronized progesterone) sweeping. [rest of q in subsequent msg]?

Accepted Answer

Need biopsy: Talk to your doctor about and a biopsy or D&C to make sure the lining is okay.

Question 6

spotting and thick uterus lining after menopause, is it danger?

Accepted Answer

Requires attention: More often than not, when caught early, this situation is not cancer, but should be evaluated and treated asap. If cancer, and treated early can be cured. If not cancer, it will not go away or get better, and must be treated sooner or later anyway. Delay could lead to cancer.

Question 7

endometriosis related to thick uterus lining even after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Endometriosis is related to estrogen. After menopause a woman's estrogen goes way down and endomtriosis isn't as painful.  Thick lining of the uterus after menopause needs an endometrial biopsy to make sure no precancerous cells are growing.

Question 8

besides cancer, why would the uterus lining be thick after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Overgrowth or polyp: Women often experience an overgrowth of the lining of their uterus, the endometrium, called hyperplasia. The hyperplasia may be only simple, requiring only hormonal treatment, or complex, with atypia, which is more worrisome since it can be precancerous, best treated with hysterectomy. If the uterine lining's thickness was noted on an ultrasound, it may also be due to a polyp, usually benign.

Question 9

11/19 hysteroscopy results nrml menopause 1 1/2 years lining last year 5.1 now 6.8 w/ tiny cysts in uterus & free fluid in culdesac how likely cancer if hysteroscopy d&c nrml 2 years ago on progesterone for 2 years until 1/19 scared i asked the u/s?

Accepted Answer

: You gave more info in this question but my answer remains the same. Please follow your GYN's advice. Endometrial biopsy is required if you have vaginal bleeding. The fluid, if in small amount, in cul de sac is not an uncommon finding.

Question 10

very sore  in ext. vaginal area   i avoid sex and in menopause. waiting for results from pelvic ultrasound to see if uterus lining thin. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal Estrogen: When you are in menopause,  your body stops making estrogen.  Since the vaginal tissue is very sensitive to estrogen, it can become thin and lose its ability to stretch.  When you have intercourse, you can actually get micro-tears in the vaginal wall that are painful.  These symptoms usually respond to a vaginal estrogen cream or tablet.  Don't have intercourse if its painful.  Best wishes!

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Thickening of uterine lining before menopause

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In menopause what would cause the endometrial lining to thicken? my uterine lining measured 1.2 cm i have no other symptoms?

A member asked:

What might cause a thickened uterine lining in a woman with premature ovarian failure vs. one in natural menopause?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have a thickness / liquid in the uterine lining other than cancer for a woman who is going though or has been through menopause?

A member asked:

I am post menopause, have 7mm uterine wall and 4 fibroids in lining. gyno suggested biopsy.? should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I am 60 and have been post-menopausal for 20 years.i've taken bhrt for most of that time.my uterine lining is thick (abt 3-5 cm) and i am to have a prometrium (micronized progesterone) sweeping. [rest of q in subsequent msg]?

A member asked:

Spotting and thick uterus lining after menopause, is it danger?

A member asked:

Endometriosis related to thick uterus lining even after menopause?

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Besides cancer, why would the uterus lining be thick after menopause?

A member asked:

11/19 hysteroscopy results nrml menopause 1 1/2 years lining last year 5.1 now 6.8 w/ tiny cysts in uterus & free fluid in culdesac how likely cancer if hysteroscopy d&c nrml 2 years ago on progesterone for 2 years until 1/19 scared i asked the u/s?

A member asked:

Very sore in ext. vaginal area i avoid sex and in menopause. waiting for results from pelvic ultrasound to see if uterus lining thin. suggestions?

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