Thick lining - scared.

What measurement is 'ok' they really shouldn't give you information that doesn't mean anything in context. I would think that lots of things thicken the womb endometriosis for example. What i do know is that you don't achieve anything with worrying. Assume the best until you know 

Good luck

XXX

A thick lining in itself does not mean it's cancer, it simply mean your hormones are out of whack, and that may lead to cancer... this is quite a good link that explains it:

www.acog.org/.../Endometrial-Hyperplasia

try not too worry, easier said than done I know!

Thank you - it's just my gp did my bloods and was checking hormone levels - surely if it was a hormone issue something would have shown in the blood tests she did? That's why I am extra worried I think. 

Hello Rose

I am sorry to hear you are so scared. It can be a very worrying time waiting for appointments - especially when you are worried that it could be cancer. 

Can I say first of all I am not a doctor so I can only give you general information. 

A thickened womb lining is called endometrial hyperplasia and it is very common. It's spotted by a scan when women go to the doctor for unusual vaginal bleeding. The next step is referral to a gynaecologist who may decide to have a look at the cells in the lining and the inside of the womb overall using a small camera - this is called a hysteroscopy. There are at least three possible results: 

- endometrial hyperplasia without atypia which means the womb lining is thick but the cells look normal.

- endometrial hyperplasia with atypia which means that the womb lining is thick and the cells look a bit odd. This can be a pre-cancer condition.

- womb cancer.

By far the most common diagnoses are option 1 and then option 2. Womb cancer in a woman as young a you are is very rare although as some women here with testify, not impossible. 

I think you have come to the right place for some reassurance but not the right place to find women who have had the same finding of a thickened womb lining and who did not have cancer. By definition, we are the unlucky ones who did have womb cancer. But please, be assured, it is not the most common diagnosis for a woman with your symptoms at your age. 

So I have everything crossed for you. If you do find that you have womb cancer then get straight back here and the wonderful women in this group will form a wall of women around you and see you through. 

Good luck!

xxx

Hello  

Welcome. I am sorry that your situation has raised the fear of cancer and brought you here. First of all, as a friend of mine says, common things are more common. Cancer is very unlikely given your circumstances and there are many reasons why you could be having these problems - cancer of any kind is much less likely than you might think. Also, by coming here you are immediately asking questions of women who have had or have cancer, we're not likely to be able to say that our investigations turned out to be something else. Does that make sense? I am not trying to turn you away, I just want you to be aware that we're not representative of all women with gynae problems! We're a supportive and lovely bunch and we'll do our best to support you any way we can.

In terms of going to see the gynaecologist, please try to see it as a positive step rather than proof of a worst case scenario. The gynaecologists are specialists who really understand in depth (awkward choice of word - sorry - No better springs to mind right now!) all that might be happening. 

I have to head out now, but I am with you in spirit, giving you a big comforting hug. From one 37 year old to another - you can get through this.

Love 

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply - how lovely everyone is. With my the thing that prompted having the scan was periods every 8 weeks Rather than frequent one or bleeding inbtween which is why I am confused I guess.

I will

Keep you posted if that's ok. I am not the best as coping with health concerns so it's nice to know there are people I can talk to. 

Thank you again xx 

Thank you so much - sorry if my post isn't appropriate - I came across this group when I was searching this morning and the woman on here just seem so strong and supportive I guess I am just panicking a little but I totally appreciate what you are saying and I hope I have offended or upset anyone.

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to reply to me. X 

Oh no! You have offended no one, I am sorry if I didn't come across well. I was trying to say (clumsily it seems!) That you are only likely to come across women who it DID turn out to be cancer and to be wary of making the leap that it will mean that you have cancer. I really hope you don't, but either way, we're here for you! I think you did the right thing to reach out. It's a lonely business being worried and scared, and we're here to support and reassure. I think of nothing else, between us all we have had every gynae test going and if you want to know what to expect we can say. Those NHS leaflets can be a little dry and impersonal sometimes. I remember feeling worried about being referred to the gynaecologist but it was the best thing because it meant I was in the right hands - I hope you will feel that too.

That'll teach me to try to reply in a rush! I caught my train ok but left you in a less than good way, I am sorry . It was not my intention. You are very welcome here, this is a safe space for anyone affected by cancer and that includes people such as yourself who are worried about a possible diagnosis. 

Hello Rose80

Waiting for results is always hard. Our minds run away with us and before we know it we are imagining and fearing the worst.  Worry distorts our perspective. Please try to avoid Dr Google between now and your appointment -  there are reputable sites with good information but there are also some not so good ones and you'll just end up worrying yourself silly (been there, done that!) As the other ladies say, your scenario is hopefully better than you think. The only other things I would add are (1) if you think of questions you want to ask the doctors, write them all down so you don't forget any of them before you get to your appointment and (2) when you go for your results, consider taking a friend /relative with you.  It's always useful to have a second pair of ears at a consultation and they can prompt you if you've forgotten to ask something. Hopefully you'll be going for coffee and cake afterwards to celebrate! 

Sending you positive thoughts and hoping for a good outcome for you. 

Thank you so much. So the gp mention a camera and a biopsy of my uterus lining - are th we both things that can be done with me awake? Could he do these things tomorrow when I meet him or are they procedures which need to be prebooked and do they hurt?