Question 1

what does it mean to my flow to have a very thickened lining of the endometrium?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: If periods are persistently heavy, it may be reasonable to hysteroscope and check for polyps.

Question 2

endometrium 14mm thickened, mixed&echogenic, what does this mean?

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Depends on pt age: In a menstruating female this is likely normal though a 6 week f/u ultrasound should be obtained.  However, in a post-menopausal female, this is abnormal regardless if they are on HRT or not and GYN consultation would be recommended.

Question 3

a thickened endometrium on a post menopausal lady mean always cancer?

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Not always: Not always, but certainly would be suspicious for cancer-and further evaluation- i.e. Biopsy should be done to rule in/rule out. 
Biopsy is the only thing that can tell you for sure whether it is malignancy or not.

Question 4

im 42, my endometrium is thickened at 1.98 cm, what does it mean, the utz was taken july 6, my menstruation was july 12?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say : If you menstruated after that because you could have shed you lining normally. What was the initial concern? Were you not having regular periods?

Question 5

what does it mean by thickened endometrium.
echogenic material with no vascular signal noted in the endometrial and what are its effects?

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Phase of cycle: The thickness of the endometrium may reflect the phase of your cycle.  You didn't say how thick.  As for echogenic material in the lining, it is not uncommon to have a calcification in the endometrial lining.  As long as these findings are related to your cycle there maybe little effect.  I would still discuss this with your doctors

Question 6

hi, ultrasound results. uneven/coarse myometrial texture? and irregular thickened endometrium 13.5mm it appears irregular with cystic areas visualized within. 
what do these both mean please ?

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These findings: (quite common) need to be interpreted along with your CLINICAL situation ..the physician who ordered the testing will interpret for you!

Hope this helps...NOT TO WORRY!! ..just consult!
Dr Z

Question 7

endometrium is heterogeneous mildly echogenic abnormally thickened  29mm is this mean cancer is a possibility?

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Not likely: Endometrial cancer at your age would be rare. Presuming a pregnancy test is negative, your findings are more likely related to either a hormonal imbalance or an endometrial polyp. For more info www.Askyourgynecologist.Org.

Question 8

hi i have a thickened endometrium of 16mm. what does this mean? i sm 40 and having irregular periods for last 3mths.

Accepted Answer

Follow up: If you have intermenstrual bleediing, your gyn may want to sample the endometrial lining to ensure that you dont have a malignancy. Otherwise, your thickness in itself is not of significant concern. 
best wishes
Dr M

Question 9

the endometrium is abnormally thickened and measures up to 1.2 cm. 72 year old female no bleeding mean? on a x-ray? what are the odds it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium: Either ultrasound or some kinds of "x-rays" ( a CT for example) can measure endometrial thickening, which may be due to benign causes.  The measure you mentioned should be biopsied by a gyn surgeon to make certain the cells are not pre-cancerous, even if there has been no bleeding at this point. See your gyn provider for this fairly soon.

Question 10

impression: 1) heterogeneous myometrial echotexture with ill defined hypoechoic areas 2) focally thickened endometrium upto 8 mm for post menopausal status. what do these 2 impressions mean? thank you ?

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: Heterogeneous myometrium may represent fibroids or possibly adenomyosis, neither of which are a concern postmenopausal. The 8 mm endometrium is not normal and should be further evaluated or at least closely monitored. It would be particularly worrisome if you have had some bleeding, even small amounts.

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What does it mean to my flow to have a very thickened lining of the endometrium?

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Endometrium 14mm thickened, mixed&echogenic, what does this mean?

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A thickened endometrium on a post menopausal lady mean always cancer?

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Im 42, my endometrium is thickened at 1.98 cm, what does it mean, the utz was taken july 6, my menstruation was july 12?

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What does it mean by thickened endometrium. echogenic material with no vascular signal noted in the endometrial and what are its effects?

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Hi, ultrasound results. uneven/coarse myometrial texture? and irregular thickened endometrium 13.5mm it appears irregular with cystic areas visualized within. what do these both mean please ?

A member asked:

Endometrium is heterogeneous mildly echogenic abnormally thickened 29mm is this mean cancer is a possibility?

A member asked:

Hi i have a thickened endometrium of 16mm. what does this mean? i sm 40 and having irregular periods for last 3mths.

A member asked:

The endometrium is abnormally thickened and measures up to 1.2 cm. 72 year old female no bleeding mean? on a x-ray? what are the odds it cancer?

A member asked:

Impression: 1) heterogeneous myometrial echotexture with ill defined hypoechoic areas 2) focally thickened endometrium upto 8 mm for post menopausal status. what do these 2 impressions mean? thank you ?

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