i had a abdominal and vaginal scan this morning as i have had postmenopausal bleeding for the last couple of months and the radiographer said my lining is thick..i now have to wait until the consultant sees my scan results as to what is the next step...i dont want surgery but are there any other options...
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3/26/09 3:39pm
Hi dollie,
If you did not have a biopsy of the tissue, I would imagine that would be the next step for your provider to insure the cells are normal. A thickened lining is a common cause for heavy bleeding or for unexpected postmenopausal bleeding. Sometimes, a provider may give you progesterone to try to induce a bleed and shed the lining. Depending on the thickness, a D and C might be recommended to basically clean the uterus down to the inner wall and get rid of the excess tissue. If these methods are not successful, the next least interventive route would be a uterine ablation which ultimately obliterates the lining (by laser or heat, for example) so that it can no longer bleed. Unless there are extenuating circumstances that I don't know about, I would recommend this type of step by step approach before submitting to a hysterectomy.
Good luck to you!
Sandy
11/ 4/09 2:07pm
Sandy - I recently had a transvaginal ultra sound and everything was determined to be fine. By that time, I had stopped bleeding. A few days later, I started bleeding again. This time, my practicioner is suggesting I stop drinking soy milk and using flax seed. Has that really been known to cause bleeding post-menopausally? What can I do to replace the benefits of soy and flax in the meantime?
3/31/09 5:48pm
Hi Dollie -
After you consult with your physican on what is the best medical route for you to take
I would very much recommend that you look into a nutritional suppliment called "DIM". I have been taking it for 6 months and my heavy periods are now half as heavy as they used to be. The Dim has some way of balancing estrogens, and is said to be good for uterine health and menopause....the reason for which I can not explain in lay terms. Very interesting reading on it on the web.
I suggest reading the web sites from universities and medical centers / Doctors over the ones from the vitamin companies as they tend to be more credible in my opinion.
RE: Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a stable indole found in cruciferous vegetables which promotes a beneficial estrogen metabolism.
Good Luck!
Cara
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Sandy - I recently had a transvaginal ultra sound and everything was determined to be fine. By that time, I had stopped bleeding. A few days later, I started bleeding again. This time, my practicioner is suggesting I stop drinking soy milk and using flax seed. Has that really been known to cause bleeding post-menopausally? What can I do to replace the benefits of soy and flax in the meantime?