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!!

Suzieque...thank you so much. I just heard that the hospital may send her home tomorrow, they have her on a pump for pain and i am not sure if that will continue at home, but her dh said she wants to go home. Marie... I hope your DD and DH continue to improve. Thanks for the note, you have been so kind to me in the past. and helped me with other things. Ellie.... aw, thank you! I often feel, and say, that I wish I could be as articulate as some of you on here. I appreciate your kind words. I imagine as we all age, we will be in these situations more often than not. And, of course, one of these days...... no one can say when..... we will each be the one whose hand is being held. All I know is that we are not promised a tomorrow....so live today as if it is your last. I have not done that by any means, ever, in fact I am one of the worst for worrying about things I cannot change, but sometimes things happen to put life in perspective for you. This is a wonderful place, this KT, to come and share and ask for advice, and for prayer and good thoughts. And also to pass on encouragement to our 'cyber' friends as they need it. Bless you all!

Thanks, Ivamae. I wrote to him yesterday but didn't hear back--glad to know he is alright and just busy. Are you hanging in there and not thinking too much? I hope you feel all our caring thoughts for you!

Marie, I will be keeping your DD in my healing thoughts and prayers. I will also keep you and your DH in my prayers. It must be very difficult for you right now. Please keep us updated when you can.