Endometrial hyperplasia of the uterus

I have the exact same diagnosis. After the hysteroscopy, they prescribed Norkolut for three months, and I'm currently taking it for the third time. I had my hormones checked—everything is normal. I also had an ultrasound of my thyroid, and that's normal too. I tried to find out the causes of this nasty condition, and the doctor said it's likely due to environmental factors, stress, and, as a result, hormonal imbalance. I also have fibrocystic mastopathy. As far as I know, the signal for hormone production comes from the pituitary gland, and the head, as the character played by Bronovoy said, is a mysterious thing.

Anyway, if this can be normalized with hormones, fine. But what if it can't, and the endometrium keeps growing beyond the norm? They're scaring me with the possibility of a hysterectomy. They also recommend inserting a Mirena IUD, which releases hormones locally in a controlled dose and prevents endometrial overgrowth. However, my friend with this IUD constantly experiences spotting and doesn't have proper periods. The IUD can also induce menopause, and early menopause, just like late menopause, is harmful.

The same damn thing. After cleaning out the hormones, I refused. At my own risk, I went the route of alternative medicine (Chinese). The gynecologist didn't try to dissuade me, as we all understand that synthetic hormones aren't the best solution. I'm not the first to be treated this way. An acquaintance of mine with severe endometriosis has had very good results.

Margot! I also have fibrocystic mastopathy on top of everything else. There are issues with my thyroid too. I got my anti-TPO tested (I don’t remember exactly—I did it last year)—it was slightly elevated, but the endocrinologist said it’s nothing serious. My doctor also suggested "Mirena," but I’m scared. I already pass large clots during my period. Who knows how my uterus will react? And I’ve had a bunch of side effects from hormones before. What should I do? I’ve tried leech therapy, but the doctor says I need a full course—that’s 60–70 leeches. Then a six-month break. I’ve done it twice, but it only helps during the course and for about two months afterward. And doing it constantly is just unrealistic.

Squirrel! How do the Chinese treat you? And what does "terry" endometriosis mean?

Acupressure (very painful), acupuncture, cupping therapy, herbal medicine (not dietary supplements), and dietary adjustments. Leeches can also be applied, but it's better to do so after a course of massage. Severe endometriosis: third-degree spread, with very pronounced pain during menstruation (painkillers were ineffective). Currently, she has no pain, and the endometrium has become thinner.

Endometriosis and hyperplasia are different diagnoses. My gynecologist told me that endometriosis is worse—it's a nasty condition of unclear etiology where cells start proliferating, most often in the uterus, but then spread to surrounding organs, the intestines, and everything around, leading to bleeding and pain. With hyperplasia, the symptoms are not as pronounced. I am cautious about alternative medicine and use it only as a supplement to conventional medicine. While conventional medicine at least involves some research and keeps statistics, alternative medicine relies solely on trust.

I asked the doctor about the prognosis for recovery, and she said that those who conscientiously follow treatment have a high chance of success.

Belka, what kind of diet is it? No spicy, salty, smoked foods, coffee, or chocolate? By the way, the same restrictions apply for mastopathy.

Sorry for the intimate details, but since my illness started, my sexual desire has completely disappeared. It's all hormones, after all.

I got the Mirena IUD inserted.

Filli! How long ago did you get the IUD inserted? How are you feeling?

Margot! I have the same issue with sex. But I still think it's more related to fear for me. I keep thinking that I'll start bleeding during sex. And today I dreamed that I was at my doctor's. How awful!!!

Bitch, I got the IUD a year ago, feeling good, period cramps have lessened, flow during my period is light (it used to be heavy), sometimes there's a little spotting, but that's normal. I had an ultrasound, knock on wood, everything's fine.

Bitch, so my suspicions are confirmed, it's all related to hormones. After they scraped everything out, my endometrium was normal, and something started stirring in terms of sex.

As for Mirena, I need to read some reviews somewhere. It's not cheap, after all.

Margot! That's exactly it, Mirena isn't cheap. It's great if it works, but what if it doesn't??? I've searched a lot online, but most reviews are negative. There are positive ones, like Filli's, but very few. I took phytoestrogens once, but you probably can't take them for long either, because at first it seemed fine, no bleeding, but then it started bleeding again. They're a kind of dietary supplement, but they had an effect. Did your doctor say anything about phytoestrogens?

For mastopathy, I took Mastodinon, it's a homeopathic preparation, phytohormones, it has many indications and I think there's something about the endometrium, fibroids, it's all interconnected after all.

I also hang out on the mastopathy thread, and everyone there praises it, and I had improvements in my breasts after a week of taking it. It needs to be taken for three months, without a break, you should consult a gynecologist. Someone on the thread wrote that Mastodinon messed up their menstrual cycle, it's all individual after all, but mostly the reviews are good. What's your medication called? Maybe we're talking about the same thing.

I've also read more bad things about Mirena, but when there's no way out and they suggest radical measures, you choose the lesser of two evils. If this nasty thing torments you until menopause, then a powerful hormonal restructuring begins, and there's a chance it could turn into something malignant. Some think it's better to remove the uterus and not worry, since the uterus is just a muscular sac for carrying a child and has no other functions. I really don't know how old you are or how long you've had hyperplasia. You need to try everything while consulting with a doctor.

Doctors usually prescribe Norkalut, and among homeopathic remedies, Remens is highly recommended.

Norcolut helped me for literally a month. I was the one who suggested it to my doctor. But during the second month of taking it, I started bleeding during my period. That was the end of taking it.

Margot, I'm 33. How old are you?

I'm 44, this whole mess started about two years ago, suddenly my cycle shortened to 22 days, lasted about half a year, then lengthened to 35 days. There were suspicions of menopause, but it turned out not to be. Then there was a three-week delay, I had an ultrasound, and the endometrium was 15 mm.

I had a hysteroscopy, I didn't have any bleeding, but my last period before the examination lasted two weeks.

Yes, you're a young woman, I suggest you visit several doctors. I always do that when I have doubts. If their opinions align, then that's likely the case, but sometimes it's the opposite, and I choose for myself from what they tell me.

Margot - well done! (I act the same way myself).____________________________I just want to clarify - regarding those who are diagnosed with this for the first time._____I was diagnosed with hyperplasia 2.5 years ago when my period was delayed by 2 weeks. They strongly!!! recommended a D&C. I refused (of course, at my own risk).-----But... I have a brain, and a week after my period finally started, I had another ultrasound and got my hormones tested._______EVERYTHING!!! Was - normal! (of course, the endometrial thickness, first and foremost!) ____________I was so glad I didn't follow the doctor's recommendation for a D&C!!!!

But I have bleeding during sex, sometimes even without pain! There are always some discharges, sometimes it hurts, a feeling as if the uterus or bladder is being squeezed in a fist, then it passes, and everything is normal for a month or two. I went to the gynecologist, they say everything is fine, that I shouldn't panic and should take valerian, or they say don't have sex... It's awful, I can imagine the scene where I tell my husband that the gynecologist told me not to have sex anymore!!! In short, I don't know what to think, I can't sleep at night because of this, please someone help me, tell me what to do... maybe someone has experienced something like this....

I have had hyperplasia since last year, had two cleanings (every six months), and now I've been taking Janine for six months. I have irregular periods, gained weight, have arrhythmia, and lost interest in sex—basically nothing good. The only thing that bothers me is whether I'll be able to have a child. I'm 31 and would really like a baby :(

I have endometrial hyperplasia, fibrocystic mastopathy, and hypothyroidism (I believe this is the source of my problems). In February, I underwent diagnostic curettage. I was prescribed Buserelin, but I refused it (since it's a hormone that induces artificial menopause, and while there is improvement while taking it, everything returns to how it was afterward). I decided to treat myself. For 1.5 months, I took Indinol and Epigallate—the improvement was evident. My breasts stopped hurting and decreased in size. There were no symptoms before menstruation, and my periods were painless. However, one issue arose: I started experiencing stomach pain. I believe this is because the supplements are domestically produced and poorly purified. I want to switch from Indinol to Superindol (Vitomax). I’ve started using leeches. In terms of treatment, I’m also using an endometrial herbal blend and hemlock. However, all my treatment is monitored with ultrasounds (every 3 months) and thyroid hormone stabilization (I’m taking L-thyroxine).

У меня тоже эндометриоз, фиброзно-кистозная мастопатия, удалили половину щитовидной железы (5 лет назад — был узел). Девочки, кто подскажет, можно ли ехать в Турцию? Если не загорать? Как климат влияет на всю эту гадость? Я, кстати, в своё время лечилась Золадексом. Помогло на 2-3 месяца. Потом был Дюфастон — помог на год(!!!) Сейчас всё так же, как и было. Говорят, рожай или ставь Мирену... Так что насчёт Турции?

I was also diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia and fibroids at my first ultrasound. Radon baths helped me a lot, and I also drank herbal teas all the time—various blends for fibroids and pine needle infusions. After one course of radon therapy, all the clinical symptoms of the fibroids disappeared, and after the second course, I went for an ultrasound and no fibroids or hyperplasia were found! Look into local sanatoriums. Radon baths have been used for over 100 years—it’s a very effective, affordable, and unfairly forgotten method.

Could you please advise! Today, my friend was admitted to the hospital. They discovered uterine hyperplasia. She called and asked me to find out—is this treatable, or is it a situation where no matter what treatment is tried, she will have to have her uterus removed? Has anyone experienced something similar?

I am 48 years old.

Following a strict diet.

Avoid eating any non-natural meat at all.

Strictly monitor weight gain.

Janine is a good medication.

Everything is basically due to our improper diet.

I have the same diagnosis, plus endometrial polyposis. For about a month now, I've been experiencing pain that's getting worse. What are the chances that I'll need a hysterectomy? Also, after the diagnostic curettage, my period is delayed. Is that normal?

I have the same diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia. Three months ago, I had a diagnostic curettage, a polyp was removed, and I was prescribed Norkolut. Now I don’t even know if it’s helping or harming. My periods have indeed become painless, but I’m swelling up, veins are popping out on my legs—basically, fixing one thing and breaking another!!! I’m 31 years old, and I’m wondering if there are ways to get cured, keep my uterus, and I’d still like to have a baby!!!

Same old crap, I'm 32.

Endometrial hyperplasia, treatment not yet prescribed, 41 years old.

HEY GIRLS. I'M 33. I HAVE THE SAME THING, HYPERPLASIA. I JUST FOUND OUT. BEFORE THIS, I HAD THREE PREGNANCIES THAT STOPPED DEVELOPING. ONE AT 8 MONTHS, TWO AT 3 MONTHS. NOW I'VE BEEN REFERRED FOR A HYSTEROSCOPY. I'M GETTING TESTS DONE, WE'LL SEE WHAT THE RESULTS ARE. AND REGARDING SEX DRIVE, I WAS IN SHOCK WHEN I READ YOUR MESSAGES. I HAVE THE SAME THING.

PLUS, THERE WERE ISSUES WITH THE BREASTS, NAMELY FIBROCYSTIC MASTOPATHY.

Hey girls, hi everyone!!! I wrote on 11/20/10 that I was diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia, had a polyp removed, so it's been half a year since the diagnostic curettage, I took Norkolut, and now my entire lower abdomen hurts constantly. On January 23rd, my period started, and my husband had to call an ambulance twice! It feels like contractions, I lost consciousness twice and was screaming from the pain. They gave me painkillers and, of course, tried to persuade me to go to the hospital to see a doctor, but I said I wouldn't set foot in the gynecology department!!! It's a mess, rudeness, and no help—tampons with dimexide and vitamins in the butt, we can do that ourselves. I went for a transvaginal ultrasound, and she tells me that everything is much better now than before the curettage. I ask, "Then why does it hurt?" And the doctor says, "Well, you still have adhesions, and they can't be treated, plus endometritis, so that's why it hurts. You probably got stressed and caught a cold, but people live with this!" Can you imagine!!! I thought I'd kill her, but I walked out and decided—I'll go to a private clinic. There, at least they'll treat you nicely for money. It's not a given, of course, that they'll cure me, but I hope I won't encounter such blatant indifference...

For frequently recurring polyps and endometrial hyperplasia, doctors recommend a gentle procedure called endometrial resection under hysteroscopic guidance. This helps prevent recurrences and heavy bleeding.

Good afternoon, dear ladies! It turns out I'm not alone with this diagnosis: cystic endometrial hyperplasia. I'm 41, and I really want to be healthy and beautiful. After the curettage and anti-inflammatory treatment, they prescribed Norkolut until menopause. Following my attending gynecologist's recommendation, I took Norkolut for 3 months, but the weight gain and bloating didn't take long to appear. For about 3-4 months, things were more or less okay, but now I have terrible critical days lasting 10-12 days with heavy bleeding and clots (basically, the process doesn't end without nettle and burnet). Then there's a break of 1.5 to 2 months, and it starts all over again... Now I'm wondering what to do next?

I have hyperplasia, I had a D&C on April 1st, and now I've been prescribed six injections of Diphereline, after which I need to have a Mirena inserted.

Bitch, how many days is your period?

I also have endometrial hyperplasia. The first time I had a D&C was in the summer of 2008. They wanted to prescribe hormones, but I refused. I took Genikoheel for three months, and everything normalized. However, after 1 year and 7 months, bleeding recurred, but the ultrasound showed it wasn't as severe as the first time. I'm taking Genikoheel again and still not taking hormones. Currently, I'm taking a tincture of Uterus Herb (Borova Matka), which is said to help. I'm still waiting for menopause, but it just won't stop. They say endometrial hyperplasia is caused by high estrogen levels.

Euphoria, I was also prescribed Norkolut, but I didn't take it. Instead, I took Genikheel for three months, from the 11th to the 25th day of my cycle, and everything was fine for a year and seven months. Then the bleeding started again, and I had a curettage. Maybe I'll last the same amount of time again, and maybe menopause will catch up. But hormones don't seem to do much good, and gynecologists prescribe them without proper evaluation. My mom is a doctor, a therapist (a professor), and she has always been against hormones, so I listen to her. She has hardly ever been wrong in her practice—those who didn't listen to her later reaped the bitter consequences. It's better to drink herbal teas; at least they won't make things worse.

I developed uterine bleeding, had a scraping and curettage done. They diagnosed me with endometritis, but the bleeding didn't stop after the procedure! I completed a course of antibiotics and hemostatic drugs, but there's no improvement. What should I do next? Has anyone been in this situation, can you advise on how you were treated?

Did you have a follow-up ultrasound after the cleaning? Usually, the discharge subsides within 2 weeks. In your case, I would simply call an ambulance. It's possible that the cleaning wasn't done thoroughly.

Marina, I myself had hyperplasia... I went through a lot: I had curettages, waiting for histology results...

Did they tell you about hyperplasia based on the ultrasound? What is the endometrial thickness?

Margarita, the treatment was long. After the (first) curettage, I got the histology results, but I refused the treatment prescribed by the doctor (Diphereline) because I had read so many horror stories here. Later, I blamed myself for believing everything that was written. First, I took Indinol with Epigallate for six months, but with no results. I ended up having a second curettage, after which the doctor said I had to choose either to remove the uterus or undergo treatment. I had 6 injections of Diphereline, but... another curettage followed. And then more Diphereline. I went to the doctor's appointments and for ultrasounds as if it were my job. Now I have a Mirena IUD. I get an ultrasound every three months.

Hyperplasia does not go away on its own! And you should only choose treatment with a competent doctor. If the endometrial thickness is 25mm, then with such thickness, they usually perform a D&C with hysteroscopy.

Oh Masyanya, thank you. But what scared me wasn't the hyperplasia itself, but that my CA-125 tumor marker is 92. I've also been reading up and for the second day now, I'm literally in a state of collapse. I can't get anything down my throat. And also, Masyanya, I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding. My periods are just like periods. Although this time they were 22 days late. But I think at my age of 50, it's just perimenopause. On Tuesday, I'll have a D&C. I'm very afraid of the histology results. I'm afraid to hear, God forbid, that it's something abnormal. My hands have been not just cold and sweaty from fear for two days, but icy and wet. My husband says that before I even get the D&C, he'll kill me with a frying pan himself. I've worn everyone out. They brought my granddaughter over today, and I can't even look at her. I hate myself so much... and I'm so ashamed of such weakness. Tell me, weren't you afraid of "that very thing"? And did you check your tumor marker? Thank you in advance for your messages.

Margarita, with that mindset, you shouldn't go to the hospital (even for a day!). Thoughts are powerful. I was scared too, but I convinced myself that the D&C is a diagnostic procedure necessary to determine the diagnosis. And then my periods turned into what felt like "century-long" ones at the time—there was constant spotting (nothing hurt), but it was so exhausting. When I went for the D&C, I told myself that this would finally end, and then I could go home. I didn't check tumor markers, only histology. Of course, waiting for the results is mentally tough. But I didn't allow myself to panic. In reality, you're just finding out what's really going on—that's better than being in the dark. The main thing is to have a good doctor! Don't be afraid, try to calm down and not think about the worst!!! Before my first D&C, my endometrium was 32mm!!!

Margarita, please do write!!!

Margarita, CONGRATULATIONS on being discharged! One step is already behind you, the first on the path to improving your life. I think (at least that's how it was for me) that you felt relieved after hearing what the doctor said. I understand that waiting five whole days for the histology results might be nerve-wracking, but everything will be fine. Just don't panic. And there are hospitals (including the 31st) with good, trustworthy laboratories.

The most important thing is the follow-up treatment under the supervision of a competent doctor.

Please do write. And for now, bring joy to your loved ones with your good mood.

Margarita, I'm with you!!!! I'm not a doctor, but I dare to assume that the presence of a polyp and now (in the postoperative period, there is still inflammation after all) could have caused the tumor marker to rise. Surely after the curettage, a course of antibiotics was prescribed (I was prescribed them), so when you finish the antibiotics and the rehabilitation period passes, then conclusions can be drawn. By the way, when will the histology be ready???