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Experiencing Heavy And Irregular Menses And Pelvic Pain. What Is Normal Endometrial Thickness?

I am 38 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS last 8 months ago, but I have probably had it for years. Over the past year I have been experiencing heavy menses (bleed through every hour), migraines during menses, severe bloating, pelvic pain and irregular menses. My MD ordered a pelvic ultrasound and discovered my endometrial stripe was 1.5cm thick the week after menses. Is this normal thickness or cause for further testing? Additionally, I have a family history of uterine cancer.
Fri, 30 Aug 2019
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Hello,

During the week after the menstrual cycle, endometrial thickness is expected to be 5-7 mm. Your endometrial lining is slightly thicker than expected. So I would recommend following with ObGyn to get an endometrial biopsy done to rule out any atypical cells, especially given the family history of uterine cancer.

Hope this answers your query
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Experiencing Heavy And Irregular Menses And Pelvic Pain. What Is Normal Endometrial Thickness?

Hello, During the week after the menstrual cycle, endometrial thickness is expected to be 5-7 mm. Your endometrial lining is slightly thicker than expected. So I would recommend following with ObGyn to get an endometrial biopsy done to rule out any atypical cells, especially given the family history of uterine cancer. Hope this answers your query Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi