Thick Uterine Lining - Why?

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Registered: 01-16-2008
Thick Uterine Lining - Why?
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Fri, 02-08-2008 - 10:57pm

I so hope you can provide some insight about what I am facing. I'm 33 and I've been having pain in my pelvis and pain with urination for several weeks (it feels like I'm having a muscle spasm after urinating).

My doctor performed pelvic and vaginal ultrasounds, and I got the results today. Everything is normal except my uterine lining is abnormally thick. The doctor now wants to do a saline ultrasound to "check for abnormal growths and polyps". I have to wait several weeks for the test to be done, and am very scared. I specifically asked if "growths" meant cancer (my biggest fear!!!) and the nurse told me they were absolutely NOT concerned about that.

What conditions cause abnormally thick lining and the symptoms I'm having? My periods are quite regular and my bleeding is not heavy but I do have AWFUL cramps each month. Any advice and guidance you can offer will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

Thank you all so much!

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-07-2003
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 10:29pm

I had a similar situation and was told I had benign hyperplasia.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-23-2004
Mon, 02-11-2008 - 12:20pm

Welcome to the board.


Waiting for more testing and results is always a bit nerve-wracking.


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Registered: 01-16-2008
Mon, 02-11-2008 - 6:49pm

Thank you both very much for the responses. I am nervous - but having the information you provided helps a lot! I really appreciate you taking the time!

:)