Reason for thickened ( 13 mm) irregular endometrium. Female age 52.

I am 53 yer Healthy and strong woman. No health problem- pain etc. No medicine intake. First time, I do not have mentstrual period since last 4 months. So I consulted doctor and did sonography at her advise . Following is the report:

Pelvic ultrasonography reveals normal sized anterverted uterus ( AP 43 mm) with empty endometrial cavity. Myometrium is normal. Endometrium is thickend and irregular. Both ovaries are well emeged and normal in size, shape and position. No free fluid seen in cul-de-sac. No evidence of adnexal mass seen. Color doppler study of endometrium reveals no additional information.

Conclusion : Thickened irregular endometrium. Adv. : To rule out endometrial malignancy.

Doctor has further advised biopsy. Please advise what does it mean and what can be the magnitude of issue?

Harshida Soni

Please help me

Hello Harshida Soni,

Have a thickening of the endometrium is not uncommon for older women who have gone through, or are going through, menopause. There can be a number of possible reasons and usually treatment, if necessary, is easily done.

Your doctor wants to do a biopsy to rule out a possible indication of cancer. Once that is ruled out, they will look at ways to treat it. It is routine to do a biopsy and does not mean you doctor suspects anything serious.

Thank you indeed. Hats off to you for your dedication to humanity. I am greatly relieved of tension. Thanks again, God Bless you all. Harshida

Thanks again. MY Biopsy Report has been received. All is well. You were right in your assessment which gave me a courage and mental relief till the report came. God Bless you.
Harshida