Abnormally thick endometrium

Since the first ultrasound has already found some areas of concern and you've been experiencing pain for several months, I'd personally push for a D&C/hysteroscopy versus another ultrasound and biopsy.

I'm not sure what information an additional ultrasound would provide at this point and biopsies can be problematic. Some women, like me, can't tolerate having them done at all (three attempts over the years – all failures). And there have been some instances where the biopsy failed to sample at the spot where cancer is located – leading to a false sense of security when the result is negative.

My first D&C/hysteroscopy found only a benign polyp, that once removed during the procedure, fixed the vaginal bleeding I was having.

Unfortunately, my second D&C/ hysteroscopy years later did find cancer. But the testing on the tissue removed during the procedure enabled the pathologist to identify the specific type of uterine cancer I had and helped my gynecological oncologist to plan the surgery accordingly.

This initial period of uncertainty is stressful and hard on everyone. I happened to be very busy with work and helping my sister move during this initial period, so I didn't have much time to dwell on the possibilities. But it still wasn't an easy time.

Llama44 said:

Thanks for your responses

Thanks for your responses ladies. I can definitely say I am already at max stress since I am currently living away from my husband and kids. Being active duty military they moved me away from them for 2 years and I only see them every few months. I am also in a position of authority and that has been stressful. With having other medical stuff going on I am having major medical anxiety. I try to be hopeful but everytime I see the big C word I freak out. I have talked to others that have suggesting pushing for the D&C as well as it is more likely to get the correct samples needed. I see my Gynecologist on Friday for the U/S follow up and see what the next step is so I will definitely be bringing up that possibility. Thank you.

I can sympathize with your position as an AD woman in a position of authority. I spent 29 years in the USAF and luckily didn't have to deal with anything worse than having children. I did find out the compassion that military units can provide when you are faced with personal trauma. Hopefully your leadership chain can help you through this. When I was a commander we would seek any solution possible for our troops because it's our people who make our military great.

I hope you can find some peace while going through this turmoil. Take advantage of the resources available to you. Sending hugs and prayers for a positive outcome.

Deb

Llama44 said:

Nervous

So I had my breast biopsy today. In 7-10 business days hopefully it will come back as the suspected fibroadenoma. My Endometrium bipsy is tomorrow and I am very nervous. I am hopeful they will get the proper samples. If not its on to D&C. I just want all of this to be over so I can get back to my life no matter what that looks like. The waiting is the hardest part!

and its hard not to imagine the worst, but remember only one in ten biopsies is positive for cancer cells.  It is just so hard to have to go through this all.  It changed my outlook on life.  Here's hoping for smoothe sailing for you tomorrow.

I am 45 years old and had a vaginal ultrasound for heavy menstrual bleeding with very large clots. I work in a hospital so i am able to view my results but i do not see my Gyno again unti Dec 30th when she will do a endometrial biopsy. 

 Thickened heterogeneous endometrium measuring up to 2.4 cm or 24 mm

Left Ovary measures 30.5 x2.3 x 2.6 cm and contains a complicated cystic lesion within the left ovary measuring up to 2.1 cm with peripheral color floew signal

small amount of free fluid noted dependently within the pelvis