How timely. I have been dealing with this myself. After two transvaginal ultrasounds, last week I had a D & C with hysterscopy. We opted for this rather than an in-office biopsy. In the first ultrasound, my lining was at 12. About 6-8 weeks later, after a trial of progesterone (which did not produce the anticipated bleeding), I had a second ultrasound. Showed the lining had, in fact, decreased to about 9. I really was surprised since the progesterone didn't do it's trick. But, decreased uterine lining is an effect of perimenopause/menopause. Thought things were fine, then within a week I had bleeding again. This would go on for a few days, then no bleeding, back and forth. My doctor advised D & C/hysterscopy rather than a biopsy. Good choice! The hysterscopy allows the uterine lining to be viewed, which showed a polyp that did not show on either ultrasound. It was bleeding. The polyp and multiple biopsies were sent to pathology. I am happy to report that it was benign and no signs of cancer. Yes, hyperplasia can lead to cancer, but it doesn't always. Hopefully now that I have been "cleaned out" LOL, peri/meno will proceed normally and lining will not thicken. I did not want a hysterectomy if I didn't need one. I do have risk factors for uterine cancer (PCOS, never having been pregnant, etc.), but I was also on bc pills for a long period, which help prevent uterine cancer. So for now, we will keep a close watch and hope that things progress naturally. I love my doctor and she has been great through this. When I had the second ultrasound, we sat down afterwards and talked about "what if". Uterine cancer in many cases is cured by hysterectomy, often requiring no further treatment. Especially if caught early. At that time we discussed what oncologist/gyno I would see if necessary and even what hospital I would prefer to go to. Because of my hospital choice, she gave me the name of a second doctor and I did my homework as to who/where I would go. I felt good about having all that decided, if needed, rather than trying to do that at a time I would probably have been more emotional (if I had gotten bad news). Waiting for results is not easy!!

How do you figure blood tests can tell if you are done having periods. All blood tests can tell is your hormone levels. It can't tell if you are going to spot a bit. Things are not much different in this regaurd than it was when I went through menopause. I think your doctor was drumming up business and you paid the price. He as much as told you that with his last hurrah remark. A biopsy is usually done if there is a lot of bleeding or some other symptoms, not just a bit of spotting.

hi everyone, i am almost 21 and i have been having a full and heavy 7dayperiod every second or third week for about 6months now! its now got to the stage where i have one week on one week off obviously i am not old enough to be having any kind of menopause effects - i should have at least another 20years or so before that happens so i was wondering if you guys may have any kind or explanation or advice for me? i am booking into my doctors this week to talk to her about it but would anyone here have any advice like past experiences or know any supplements or anything that could help me? i am taking the contraceptive pill which is supposed to regulate my periods but its (clearly)not helping. its making me feel really ill and tired all the time - like my whole body is exhausted and aching.i crave chocolate,sweets and caffeine when im on my period - like any other woman - but when im not on i hardly feel like eating at all and i feel so run-down.im just about to start my final and most important year at university next month and i cant afford to be feeling this ill and exhausted for then - i need to be able to work hard to get a good grade!! has anyone got any advice for meat all? surely i cant be the only 20 yr old with this same problem? thanks a lot guys autumngrace

Wow, its been almost 2 years since I originally posted..( I am this thread creator, my name was Mtn-Grl) .My periods are still the same, one month its just 2-3 days, very light, just spotting, and then after 2 weeks I get the heavy one that lasts 14-20 days. Very unconvienient, I am soaking through very fast. So I got my insurance back, went to the doctor. He sent me to the specialist. Checked for fibroids, turns out, they're too small to operate, the doctor didn't think its necessary to remove them. He found something else. The very thick layer of my inner uterus lining. He said its abnormal and in few weeks I'll be going to the surgical center, so they can get samples of my uterus. It freaked me out. Especially after my doctor said he did not like it. And, although this is the different doctor, he says I am not in peri stage yet. I really don't get it. I have all the symptoms. Plus even more now - my skin itches all the time. ( I moisturize it and take good care of my skin) but it itches every now and then. All over my body, my shoulders, my calves, my back etc. And the panic attacks, they got worse, too. I am at work, talking to the customer, smiling and joking, friendly conversation and suddenly BAM, I feel tingling in my face and this weird feeling in my head like I am disconnected from the world around me. So I rub my forehead in embarrassment ( I have a feeling that people could see my fear ) drink a lot of water ( which I have with me at all times, it helps) and try to convince myself "Its just a stupid panic attack" Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it lasts longer. I am terrified of passing out and losing consciousness , it happened to me before - for no reason at all. SO I am always scared it will happen again. Sometimes I cannot take a deep breath, my stomach hurts and I have to run to the bathroom. And everything seems to be all right, my blood sugar, my blood pressure and heart rate. I would be really happy to know that I am entering perimenopause, then I could blame everything on it but the doctors say that's not it. Well, lets see what they say after they take my uterus samples. For now I just have to live with it. Trying to think positive :)