I am 65 and have had some cyclical post menopausal spotting for a couple of days for the last 3 months. A trans vaginal scan revealed an endometrial lining of 20mm. I have had a hysteroscopy last week, where the doctor removed 1 polyp and did a biopsy. She said before the procedure that she might fit me with a coil, but she ended up prescribing progesterone tablets. She said the lining was 20mm mostly on one side and sent me for an MRI scan, which I had last week. My question is, what is the rationale for an MRI scan? Is it done ONLY when cancer is strongly suspected to check if it’s spread and it’s grade. Or can an MRI scan be considered an exploratory procedure to help ascertain IF cancer is present?
Thanks!
Hi Wise Owl 26
I did not have an MRI but was referred for a CT scan before I had my biopsy results.
I was told something was seen on the TVS but they weren't sure what it was.
For me they knew something was wrong so it was about getting all the information about where and what as soon as they could. My CT was done a few days after my biopsy but it had been organized before my biopsy.
I wonder if because of the polyp and the thickness on one side they are trying to get a clearer picture of what is going on and are being thorough. So it is only the biopsy that can say whether cancer is present but an MRI may be able to give some more information.
You could perhaps give the Support Line a call and ask one of the nurses. The number is below.
Sometimes there can be a variation in practice between hospitals- hence mine was a CT not MRI.
Jane
