Uterine lining thickness

Brigitdenese

Hi, I am a 63 y.o. and post menopausal. I say post because I haven't had a period for more than 10 years. For the last several months the doctors have been trying to figure out why I am severely anemic. I have a history of Ulcerative Colitis, but no flare-up recently. The did a MRI of the small bowel and incidentally found that my uterus lining was 1.8 cm. Advised me to see my Gyn. for vaginally ultrasound. I went and he found fluid and a mass. Because of the hospital I have to go to I can't get a hysteroscopy and D&C with biopsy until Dec. 21st. I have been thinking about symptoms and the only thing I remember is earlier this year I had a watery discharge for at least a week and it was heavy enough to make me wear a panty liner. Could this be a symptom? No bleeding or pain. I am a little scared. Thanks for reading.

NoTimeForCancer

Brigitdenese, it is completely understandable that you are a little scared but try to catch you breath.

It sounds like you are set up for the best steps to find out what is going on. Good to hear you have a doctor wanting to know what it is and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Waiting, especially when it pertains to any health issue, is always the hardest part. I would recommend not getting ahead of yourself, and ask that you come back after you find out the results and let us know.

Brigitdenese

Thank you!

Forherself

Welcome Brigitdense. Your wait seems ok to me. I waited 3 months to have my biopsy. It is hard to wait but only 1 in 10 biopsies are positive for cancer. I guess your doctors will have to investigate your anemia. I think if. you have blood in your uterus it would leak out like a period. Good luck.

ConnieSW

The watery discharge was my only symptom. No bleeding. I was diagnosed at an early stage and have been NED for 11+ years

Brigitdenese

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1711249#Comment_1711249

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1711249#Comment_1711249

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1711222#Comment_1711222

What does NED stand for? Thank you so much for reassuring comments. This has been consuming me because for the 1st. time my mortality has smack me. I have 2 boys who are in late 20's and I want to see them marry and have their families.

NoTimeForCancer

Yes, we do use acronyms that people don't recognize, I live that in my day job so I understand. NED means No Evidence of Disease. Others you might see are DX - Diagnosed/Diagnoses, TX - Treatment.

It is a lot to think about, but try to catch your breath.

hopeforthebest

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/327409/uterine-lining-thickness

I hope it all worked out for you. I read your post and wanted to send well wishes.