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So scared I might have cancer, ultrasound showed thickening of the lining of the womb,

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susan81669
susan81669

Hi I am 53 hadn't had a period for over a year then started bleeding on Monday, went straight to doctors had ultrasound the next day no cysts or fibroids discovered then had call today to go to see GP who informed me I have thickening of the lining of the womb, so have to have more tests, :-( I am so afraid it's cancer especially with the speed the tests etc have been happening, blood tests were ok, doctor said I will have a diagnosis within two weeks, I am absolutely petrified, not coping at all, I do suffer with very bad anxiety too:-(

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay susan81669

    Posted

    hi susan 

    forgot to mention this to you before ... 

    when we had periods hun, this thickened lining is what we expell ( period) every month it thickens ready for a fertislised egg ... if its not fertislised ... we shed the lining 

    so try and relax abit ... all will be good...  

    Jay xx

    • susan81669
      susan81669 jayneejay

      Posted

      Thanks Jay, I will try and relax, I think I Google things too much which doesn't help either,xx
  • jayneejay
    jayneejay susan81669

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    may i ask ... how did you manage your peri and post meno..

    was it naturals or HRT... 

    i am one year in coupla weeks no periods .. 

    Jayxx

    • susan81669
      susan81669 jayneejay

      Posted

      Hi jay,                                  

               Just went through it natural, I have been up and down like a yo yo, lots of other problems too ibs began when I was in peri, also have over active bladder symptoms,do hope you continue to be period free.   

                   .xx

  • anneporter
    anneporter susan81669

    Posted

    Your doctor has acted quickly, thats good, Susan. Thats what they are meant to do. Unfortunately some of us have to wait around much longer. It will be a long two weeks but try not to over worry.xx
    • susan81669
      susan81669 anneporter

      Posted

      Hi Ann,

                Thank you, will try not to, it just worries me when they act so quick makes me think it must 

      be serious, need to change my way of thinking, I realise I am lucky having a doctor like mine, xx

       

    • HotDot7
      HotDot7 susan81669

      Posted

      You are lucky!  I think my doctor works backwards smile
  • kelley73339
    kelley73339 susan81669

    Posted

    Hllo Susan,  I am 52 and have not had a period in about 1 1/ years and started beding this week.  I went o dr and thy did an ultrasound an found thickening of wall and now I am taking a hormone pill for five days to shed the lining and then have to go back for another ultrasound.  I am really afraid too and I am afrad of side effects of taking thes pills- I don't want to take them but know I have too.  It is terrible. 
    • beth64101
      beth64101 kelley73339

      Posted

      Hi Kelley... I'm going through the same thing. Mine has been thickened also I go for my ultrasound next week. But I have fibroids so I feel your worry but let's try to stay positive. As everyone has told me our hormones are everywhere . Hang in theresmile
    • susan81669
      susan81669 kelley73339

      Posted

      Hi Kelley sorry to hear about your problems too, it's strange how different doctors treat this, I am waiting to see gyn and have camera to look at things, then maybe biopsy, it's all the waiting isn't it, and fear that it's something serious, do hope all goes well for you.
  • lekeshia_14440
    lekeshia_14440 susan81669

    Posted

    Hi Susan my name is lekeshia I'm 25 years old and I was told just a few days ago I have a thick uterus and I am in the same situation you are in its going to be fine just pray I suffer from bad depression and anxiety
  • yvonne351980
    yvonne351980 susan81669

    Posted

    Hi I'm yvonne . New to this site really anxious about all of my results. I had a scan monday which found two thybroids and polyps in the womb also thickening of the cervix and womb. I initially had the scan because of continuous bleeding and pain also pelvic pain. Been refered to gynaecologist to look into this deeper really scared it could be cancer. I'm only 35 and the thought of it is scarey
  • jean29361
    jean29361 susan81669

    Posted

    I too have thickening of my uterine wall. It measures 8 when it should be 5. Just got the call today after ultra sound yesterday.. I have a Dr appointment Tuesday . There are a couple of options to discuss . Either a d and c or or an endometrial biopsy. I'm up at 2 am almost 3 because I'm a little anxious. Of course I'm worried it's cancer too. I had some bleeding while my husband was in intensive care with a stroke . Chalked it up to stress. I didn't realize I should be alarmed. I am 57 years old. I've had a endometrial ablation in my 40s. Due to heavy bleeding. Lets hope our worry is in vain. Keep us posted please
    • shirley_39760
      shirley_39760 jean29361

      Posted

      Hi Jean I'm also 57 it done in my 40s stopped having period since no cramps, but have bad hot flashes took ultrasound 2 weeks ago went today and found out I have thickening, having back aches leg pain , praying every thing is ok, giving it to God trying not to think negative, the things is women's go through, praying for us all on this journey, we got this ladies

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