Endometrial thickening after menopause

Introduction

Introduction Endometrial hyperplasia has a certain tendency to cancer, so it is classified as precancerous lesions. However, according to long-term observation, the vast majority of endometrial hyperplasia is a reversible lesion, or maintain a persistent benign state. Only a few cases may develop cancer after a longer interval. Postmenopausal endometrial thickening generally occurs in postmenopausal women with abnormal vaginal bleeding. In this case, a diagnostic curettage can generally be performed.

Cause

Cause

The reason for endometrial thickening is mainly due to excessive estrogen stimulation of the endometrium. For postmenopausal female friends, we must be alert to endometrial diseases. It is recommended that you go to the regular hospital for gynaecology to check the cause. Targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor. And the possibility of nervousness, endocrine abnormalities, and dietary effects, drug effects, etc.

Examine

an examination

Related inspection

Uterine and accessory examination endometrial biopsy

Clinical manifestations of irregular large amount of abnormal uterine bleeding, patients may have persistent bleeding after prolonged amenorrhea, clinically suspected of miscarriage, can also be characterized by shortened cycle, prolonged menstruation, bleeding time up to 1 month. Timely ultrasound monitoring of the abdomen, cervical examination, etc. If necessary, perform cytological examination of the affected area to determine the specific cause.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

Women will have problems with postmenopausal endometrial thickening, and there is a certain difference between the general endometrial thickening, which is related to the hormone imbalance in women after menopause. Therefore, women who have endometrial thickening after menopause should pay attention to the problems that arise in their own body.

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