Hi, I am a 60 year old woman. I had a one off very tiny post meno bleed so went to doc. Was referred to consultant who did an exam and said all looked fine. But she referred me for more tests just in case. Had ultrasound and it came back womb lining thickness of 7mm instead of 4mm. Now I have to have a hysteroscopy. I asked the Dr after the ultrasound how bad is 7mm? I was trying to get some perspective as to whether that’s a bit worrying or very worrying. I asked for the basis for the 4mm cut off. I asked her: is the 4mm a cliff edge as in anything above 4 is bad, or do the risks rise the thicker the measurement? I asked what is the risk of endometrial cancer based on 7mm? No answers!
Please can you answer these questions and point me to research papers on the subject? I’ve read the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology paper from 2014 which was very enlightening but I’d like to educate myself as much as possible.
I didn’t want to take up the doctor’s time by persisting - I expect she wouldn’t reply because she didn’t want to worry me or assumed I won’t understand. I have two degrees and although I’m not medical I can read an academic study of this kind and grasp it. I learned all about my husband’s cancer that way! I find it’s better to know possible outcomes so I can think more clearly about any choices. And if I’m prepared, I can ask the right questions and maximise my treatment - hopefully making life easier for me and the medics. Thanks