Atypical hyperplasia

Hi Missaurora,

I know it is a worrying time. I had aytipical hyperplasia about 8 years ago. I didn’t want the hysterectomy as I had just had a knee replacement and didn’t want another major operation immediately. I was 67 at the time. Provera was very effective for me with no noticeable side effects. I had biopsies at 3 months and then every 6 months for 2 years. The abnormal cells were gone after the first 3 months. The only mistake in my treatment I think was to not stay on the Provera after the 2 years. So last year I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer grade 1 stage 1A. Now not really suitable for the operation but am being treated with a stronger dose of Provera and my first 3 month biopsy shows ‘no malignancy at present’. So, in short, if you want to have children give the Provera/coil at least 6 months and if it works go back and have the hysterectomy when you have completed your family.

Best wishes to you.

Hey holly75

Thankyou for your reply. Sounds like a lot you've been through. Hope your OK and managing fine.

And thanks for the feedback regarding the provera/coil Sounds like it could be promising. It's all the waiting around that's the worste bit

Kind regards x

Hi Missaurora.

I had Mirena coil but had it removed after it caused painful ovarian cysts.

It was not an easy decision as the coil had thinned my womb thickening and bleeding well. Just a short time after removal the thickening returned.

I was on a mix of 3 and 6 month reviews.

Hi CrumpetsOrToast, thankyou for your response. 

The coil does sound promising for treatment but from the other response I've had aswel it does not seem like it is a long term fix. 

I will just have to hope and pray everything will be fine and go with it.

Thankyou