Endometrium thickness 19.3mm
Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone else had this? I had an internal ultrasound scan last December to check my thickness of my endometrium and fibroid as I’ve been getting a lot of period type pain constantly and so I paid for a private ultrasound and they told me my endometrium thickness is 19.3mm and my fibroid has grown since I saw them last in 2022 as the lining was thick then but not as thick as it is now. I’m going out of my mind with worry! I don’t know what to do has anyone else had this? Or any advice I willupd be so grateful thank you
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Lilcharlie
Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone else had this? I had an internal ultrasound scan last December to check my thickness of my endometrium and fibroid as I’ve been getting a lot of period type pain constantly and so I paid for a private ultrasound and they told me my endometrium thickness is 19.3mm and my fibroid has grown since I saw them last in 2022 as the lining was thick then but not as thick as it is now. I’m going out of my mind with worry! I don’t know what to do has anyone else had this? Or any advice I willupd be so grateful thank you
The thickness is almost certainly from the fibroids. Are your fibroids inside the uterus? Fibroids suck. I dealt with them for 15+ years and mine were MASSIVE.
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The thickness is almost certainly from the fibroids. Are your fibroids inside the uterus? Fibroids suck. I dealt with them for 15+ years and mine were MASSIVE.
Thank you so much for your reply ❤️ Do you think it’s from the fibroid?it says in the comments from the scan that the endometrium is very thick even on day 20 of cycle. Fibroid has grown since last scan in 2022 but it does not disrupt the endometrium.did you have a thick endometrium because of your fibroids? Bless you it’s horrid isn’t it! I’ve got constant period type pains that goes round my lower back and down my legs and it’s feels like someone is tugging my insides down there.my periods are absolutely awful! I lose so much bloody for three days and then it calms down but goes on for 7-9 days
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I’ve also seen on my notes the fibroid is in the posterior wall of the uterus
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I went back and looked at some of my old scan reports and mine was not thickened. But, all of my fibroids grew outside, so I wonder if that would keep it from affecting the thickness. I would just ask the doctor to clarify, though I'm sure if there was any other reason for it or reason to worry they would have mentioned it already. But I know they can really distort your uterus, so it would seem likely to me to be the culprit.
The "lucky" thing about mine being on the outside is that I didn't have the terrible bleeding that some people have, but I had so much pain all the time. I ended up having a hysterectomy three years ago because there were so many and they were so massive - my uterus weighed 3 pounds! A normal one weights about 60 grams (0.13 pounds).
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I went back and looked at some of my old scan reports and mine was not thickened. But, all of my fibroids grew outside, so I wonder if that would keep it from affecting the thickness. I would just ask the doctor to clarify, though I'm sure if there was any other reason for it or reason to worry they would have mentioned it already. But I know they can really distort your uterus, so it would seem likely to me to be the culprit.
The "lucky" thing about mine being on the outside is that I didn't have the terrible bleeding that some people have, but I had so much pain all the time. I ended up having a hysterectomy three years ago because there were so many and they were so massive - my uterus weighed 3 pounds! A normal one weights about 60 grams (0.13 pounds).
I have only one fibroid but it’s not that big and that’s what’s got in my head maybe it’s the dreaded C word that’s causing all this I’m so scared. I’m done to having my uterus removed on the 14th February I’ve had a confirmed date today and the fibroid should be also going 🤞🏻but I hope they take it away and send it for testing as honestly my head is so bad, I hope when they are in there they have a look around and make sure everything is ok. Honestly my head is seriously all over the place and I can’t even eat or drink. My endometrium was never this thick a couple of years ago and I had a fibroid then but it’s been getting thicker so sending me alarm bells!
im so glad you had your hysterectomy mine is only uterus to be removed so I go though menopause myself but im so pleased you are not in any discomfort bless you and thank you so much for talking with me my head is really all over the show and I need to lot Google!
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Oh, that's great news about your surgery! They will definitely send everything off for testing - that's what they did for mine and all was well even though they'd grown absolutely massive and in a short time!
I also only had my uterus (and cervix and fallopian tubes) taken, so I still have ovaries that are chugging along! It was honestly the best decision I ever made! I waited so long and was in pain for so long and it's been three years next week with no pain or pesky periods - glorious!
Also, I did some googling and saw this: During secretory phase (Days 15–28), the endometrium measures 16–18 mm and is more echogenic. So, honestly, it seems like 19 mm is not that far outside the bounds. That combined with the fact that you have a growing fibroid seems not at all alarming!
Best of luck on your surgery!! I was very nervous before mine, but even with how big and complex my uterus was it went off without a hitch and I didn't have any complications. Just be ready to take it easy! Also, because of all the pain I was in before, I actually had less pain during recovery than I'd had going into surgery so even post-op pain was a relief!
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Thank you so much for googling for me as everytime I’ve been googling it’s sending me right into panic and all I see is horror stories! So the endometrium can grow due to a fibroid? I am in such a mess so thank you! 2 weeks waiting for surgery seems like a year away and being in constant pain down there is making me feel like I’ve got something very serious as I keep feeling like I’ve got a full bladder and making me feel like everything is getting sharpiskly tugged but when I’ve pushed slightly on my uterus area my goodness it’s so tender!
im so pleased you are all ok and I’m hoping after surgery I get some relief but I know when it’s sent off for testing my head will still be a worry and I will want to run away from results!
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I have read that fibroids can thicken endometrium. I know the pain makes it seem like it's something terrible, but it's because everyone minimized how painful fibroids can be. My old doctor told me fibroids don't cause pain. :glare: I had so much pain that I could not even touch my abdomen. Just a light touch would be horrific and the pain spread through my pelvis and up around my side. My daughter was between 4 and 7 when my pain was the worst and I'd have to block her with my arms when she'd run up to hug me because my pain was so bad!
Do you know how big your fibroid is?
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I have read that fibroids can thicken endometrium. I know the pain makes it seem like it's something terrible, but it's because everyone minimized how painful fibroids can be. My old doctor told me fibroids don't cause pain. :glare: I had so much pain that I could not even touch my abdomen. Just a light touch would be horrific and the pain spread through my pelvis and up around my side. My daughter was between 4 and 7 when my pain was the worst and I'd have to block her with my arms when she'd run up to hug me because my pain was so bad!
Do you know how big your fibroid is?
I have had a phone call today to say I’m getting a two week fast track referral for suspected cancer and my whole body has gone like jelly I can’t cope I feel so sick! My fibroid says is 29mm which I guess isn’t that big at all. I hope this fast track biopsy will come quickly and I can get seen as I’m in such a constant worrying state it’s not good as my anxiety has gone I to over drive.
I was also told fibroids doesn’t cause pain so that makes me worry a heck of a lot more. It’s the constant pressure and tugging and sharp pains all done there it feels horrendous
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Please try not to worry? The vast, vast majority of these referrals turn out to be either nothing, or something very manageable.
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Please try not to worry? The vast, vast majority of these referrals turn out to be either nothing, or something very manageable.
Thank you I went to a&e I went into panic mode I phoned my dr and getting a fast track biopsy done within 2 weeks. The hospital said a thick endometrium ain’t a worry yet my consultants secutary said it’s a red glad a big red flag and I’m sorry I’ve been left like this as I went private nothing was raised on the nhs but when I was in a&e they did some bloods and because they were all fine they just sent me home saying you don’t have anything worrying!? I really need this biopsy because I am going crazy it’s so hard not to worry because you get told one thing from one person and another from another person
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I'm so you've had this scare! But you'll be having your uterus out in two week anyway, right? And they will biopsy everything. If you look at some of the other posts below your threat there are are several people who had the same worry and it was nothing, and even one where it was a fibroid. My guess is that there is some threshold measurement that triggers a biopsy. But, like I said, because you have at least the one fibroid, it's probably that. AND, fibroids - despite what doctors say - can cause incredible pain.
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ErinKC
I'm so you've had this scare! But you'll be having your uterus out in two week anyway, right? And they will biopsy everything. If you look at some of the other posts below your threat there are are several people who had the same worry and it was nothing, and even one where it was a fibroid. My guess is that there is some threshold measurement that triggers a biopsy. But, like I said, because you have at least the one fibroid, it's probably that. AND, fibroids - despite what doctors say - can cause incredible pain.
thank you so much honestly I’ve not been able to eat in days and can’t sleep I’m awake most of the night. With the pain I’ve got it’s like constant period pain with a tender uterus everytime I touch it it’s super tender and all around my muscles around my spine hurts like hell and around my shoulder blades and I’m convinced I’ve got spine cancer. I can’t help my head it’s all over the place I’m so sorry for the way Iam and I’m so grateful for all your lovely messages ❤️ had my pre op today and surgery is on the 14th and I’m super scared as I’ve got to do it all alone as they said no one is allowed with me and they told me I’m in for 2 nights maximum.
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I’m happy to support you because I’ve been through this and know how terrible it is. Your pain sounds so similar to mine! I would not at all amount the pain to something more sinister because fibroid pain can be incredibly intense. I completely understand your fears! But in all likelihood all will be well once you’re through surgery.
I also had to go by myself for surgery because of Covid restrictions. I was so so scared! But, I was honest with my doctor about my fears and she was so kind. I cried pretty much the whole time in pre-op! She made sure to give me something (versed I think) before wheeling me off so I’d be relaxed by the time I got to the OR and it really helped.
I was meant to be outpatient - I had a robotic surgery with only key hole incisions - but it was a very long surgery because of how giant my fibroids were and I wasn’t out until about 10pm. I didn’t feel comfortable going home so they let me stay the night and by morning I was ready to leave. I thought being alone would be horrible, but honestly I was so tired and out of it that it was kind of nice not having anyone there. The nurses came in frequently and the time after surgery went very fast. It was the pre-op time alone that was hardest, but even that went pretty fast.
You’re going to do great! I spent so much time worrying before me surgery - I scheduled mine almost two months out so it was soooo much time waiting and panicking! And all for nothing because I was fine (as always!).
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I’m happy to support you because I’ve been through this and know how terrible it is. Your pain sounds so similar to mine! I would not at all amount the pain to something more sinister because fibroid pain can be incredibly intense. I completely understand your fears! But in all likelihood all will be well once you’re through surgery.
I also had to go by myself for surgery because of Covid restrictions. I was so so scared! But, I was honest with my doctor about my fears and she was so kind. I cried pretty much the whole time in pre-op! She made sure to give me something (versed I think) before wheeling me off so I’d be relaxed by the time I got to the OR and it really helped.
I was meant to be outpatient - I had a robotic surgery with only key hole incisions - but it was a very long surgery because of how giant my fibroids were and I wasn’t out until about 10pm. I didn’t feel comfortable going home so they let me stay the night and by morning I was ready to leave. I thought being alone would be horrible, but honestly I was so tired and out of it that it was kind of nice not having anyone there. The nurses came in frequently and the time after surgery went very fast. It was the pre-op time alone that was hardest, but even that went pretty fast.
You’re going to do great! I spent so much time worrying before me surgery - I scheduled mine almost two months out so it was soooo much time waiting and panicking! And all for nothing because I was fine (as always!).
im just so pleased all went well and you are amazing doing that alone!!! Anxiety is crippling me right now! I looked at my notes to when they told me my endometrium was 19.3 and it says my fibroid is D1 29.97mm D2 36.55 avg.D 33.26 volume 17.188cm so I have no idea what that is but it’s there in the posterior wall.
i hate all this worry I have tried eating and I’ve not eaten in 5 days I try to but I keep wanting to be sick. I try drinking small amounts of juice but again I can’t and I know I’m not doing myself any favours but I just want to know I’m ok like everyone else does. Rung the fast track biopsy at the hospital today as they said if I don’t hear back by the 1st I’ve got to ring them and they just told me they will get round to it as soon as they can �� I’m hoping the 14th will
come round quick and it’s all taken away but the thing is like yourself I’m worried sick going through this all alone and I’m hoping I’m not in there that long although 2 nights max but even then I’m thinking that’s like a year it’s all to much I hate all this just wish I could feel not jam but honestly thank you so much for giving me your lovely advice and I’m so glad to feel less alone
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Hey! I just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing with your surgery coming up soon.
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Hey! I just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing with your surgery coming up soon.
Thank you so much I am in bits to be honest I’m an absolute nervous wreck! I’ve now been diagnosed with gallstones a little while ago and I’ve been in agony around my shoulder blades and my rib cages it’s agonising! I’ve got to also have my gallbladder removed at some pint soon but I feel so awful as I just need to get better after this hysterectomy and try and get round to have the gallbladder and stones removed as this is another worry 🤦🏼*♀️I hope you are well and thank you for thinking of me my anxiety is through the roof!
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Thank you so much I am in bits to be honest I’m an absolute nervous wreck! I’ve now been diagnosed with gallstones a little while ago and I’ve been in agony around my shoulder blades and my rib cages it’s agonising! I’ve got to also have my gallbladder removed at some pint soon but I feel so awful as I just need to get better after this hysterectomy and try and get round to have the gallbladder and stones removed as this is another worry 🤦🏼*♀️I hope you are well and thank you for thinking of me my anxiety is through the roof!
I’ve had my surgery cancelled as I’ve got a gallbladder infection I’ve just had the ambulance ladies out and they told me I am at high risk of sepsis if I go ahead with my hysterectomy so I’ve now got to take a 2 week course of antibiotics and rebook my surgery 😭Kore worry on top of everything else! She diagnosed me with acute cholecystitis and said I need to get my temperature down as it’s 38 so I’ve got to take regular paracetamol and being watched if I go like a Homer Simpson colour and I just can’t cope with all this worry I’m dreading it all but gutted now I can’t have my op. Now I’m still
going to be worrying of the C worries again just when I was a step closer to getting answers
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Oh my, I'm SO sorry that's happened! What terrible timing and luck. I'm glad that they've caught it and are treating you, but I can only imagine the amount of stress and anxiety you're having!
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Oh my, I'm SO sorry that's happened! What terrible timing and luck. I'm glad that they've caught it and are treating you, but I can only imagine the amount of stress and anxiety you're having!
It’s been a mad couple of days they refused my surgery because I’m in pain round my upper back and gallbladder so I was sent round for ultrasound which confirmed gallstones and I’ve got to have my gallbladder out I’ve got to have X-rays and an mri done so more weeks of waiting even before the surgeon considers my hysterectomy so now I’m a bag of worries as I really needed that hysterectomy so badly because of the thick endometrium but now I can’t cope with the more stress he won’t touch me till I get all tests and gallbladder removed 😩It’s going to take months
