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Medical test options for post menopause spotting, cramps

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jul 10 12:11pm | Replies (37)
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@leeosteo

Helen, thanks for your reply. Fortunately, I was able to get my August 25 GYN doctor consult appointment moved up to this Monday, July 31. I appreciate you and val64 sharing your experiences. This gives me a good idea of questions I should be asking the dr. How thick was your endometrial lining when you had the D&C?

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leeosteo | @leeosteo | Jul 29, 2023

Helen, did you have any issue with a narrowing of your vagina?

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Jul 29, 2023

@leeosteo I reviewed the ultrasound report and it indicates that endometrial thickness was 18mm at the fundus which is the top of the uterus opposite of the cervix. The report indicates « abnormal endometrium. Worrisome for malignancy. Further evaluation is advised ». I had the D & C 4 weeks later and that’s when the pathology report indicated endometrial adenocarcinoma.

My endometrial lining was at the high end of what was considered « normal » for post-menopause. My gynecologist wasn’t alarmed by the ultrasound because he thought I did not have the usual risk factors but in fact I did. I was menopausal about about age 57 and I have never had children. These are two risk factors.

In retrospect I know the endometrial cancer was caught pretty early because I had a radical hysterectomy within two weeks of the D & C and the cancer was endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Stage 1a, FIGO Grade 1.

It’s great that you got your GYN consult moved to July 31. Will you please let me know what you find out at your appointment? I’ll be thinking about you on Monday.

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