54, just had a period, doctor wants biopsy

Women's health
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Hi everyone,

Just looking for some feedback, insight and anxiety de-escalation…

I had a regular period 13-18 June. I had skipped from October -June. Had regular periods last summer, June, July, August, September 2020.

I just had a uterine/vaginal ultrasound today.

Ultrasound showed uterus is 3mm thick with a slight concentration at the top of the uterus. I though–all good.

The doctor offered 3 options:

  1. wait and see (who is still getting a period at 54?)
  2. unanaesthetized biopsy
  3. d&c biopsy

I chose the d&c biopsy because the unanaesthetized one was awful and wait and see is not tenable for me.

Has anyone had this happen in their 50’s? I think she’s erring on the side of caution because I’ve had uterine polyps (benign) and I’m still menstruating late.

I’m terrified. She can’t schedule the procedure until August.

Please help!

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You are going down the right path. I had very similar issues and not to frighten you but I had stage 1 endometrial cancer. I had excessive bleeding though and my uterus was quite enlarged. It is better to know and have it taken care of if it is anything. Endometrial cancer is slow growing and the typical symptom is unusual bleeding. Good luck to you.