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Causes for an enlarged uterus and my results?
I have a history of menorraghia to as far back as I can remember. I am 46 yrs of age and usually have my period every 23 days. Usually lasts for 2 heavy days and then 5 days light spotting. I had an ablation done in 2008 that was good for a year but then it went right back to my heavy periods. My uterus has also always been retroverted.
I just got back from my OB/GYN who tried to do an endomentrial biopsy but said he “couldn’t get in and now wants to schedule a D&C at Hospital. I am very concerned about a recent ultrasound report that reads as follows:
Findings(Transabdonimal) This study has a prior study for comparison dateded 12/7/09. At that time, the endomentrium measured 7 mm. There is a small posterior leiomyoma that measured 1.2 cm. Currently, the uteris in in a normal anteverted anteflexed,orientation, but has enlarged since the prior study, currently measuring 13.9. x 7.8 x 5.6 cm compared to a prior measurement of 8.8x 6.9×5.9 cm. The endometrium measures 12 mm, which is mildly thickened and is considerably thicker than the previous measurement of 7 mm. The right ovary is normal measuring 2.1 x 2.2.x1.9 cm There is a cyst in the left adnexa measuring 1.7 x 1.2×1.3 cm. There is no free fluid within the cul-de-sac.
Conclusion: The uterus has gotten considerably larger than on the prior stuy and the endometrium is thicker than on the prior study, currently measuring 12 mm.
Findings TRANSVAGINAL: Utiliing high resolution transvaginal techniques, the pelvis was evaluated. The uterus measures 13.9.x7.8×5.6 cm The endometrium is well seen and measures 12 mm. There is a small simple cyst in the left adnexa measuring 17 mm. The right ovary is grossly normal measuring 2.1×2.2×1.9cm. I do not see evidence for a leiomyoma.
CONCLUSION:
1. There is diffuse and heterogeneous enlargement of the uterus with mild thickening of the endomentrium, but I do not see a discrete leiomyoma.
2. There is a bening cyst in the left adnexa as discussed above.
I am so worried about this it is making me sick. Does the size of uterus have anything to do with when in the menstrual cycle the ultrasounds are done? Could this be of concern for cancer?