The dangers of endometrial thickening

The uterus is of great significance to women, but at the same time it can also threaten women's physical health. In severe cases, it can even cause cancer and endanger life. We need to protect the uterus in our lives, do physical examinations on time, and get timely examinations and treatment when we feel unwell. Many people do not understand the dangers of endometrial thickening. Let’s take a brief look at it.

There are many reasons for endometrial thickening. The imbalance of estrogen secretion can cause endometrial thickening. When the disease occurs, patients will experience abnormal menstrual bleeding and infertility, which is very harmful to the body.

What are the dangers of endometrial thickening? The canceration rate of simple and complex endometrial hyperplasia is very low, at 0 to 7%, while the canceration rate of atypical hyperplasia can reach 8 to 45%. Endometrial hyperplasia is actively treated with ovulation-stimulating drugs or progestins, and most endometriums respond well and have a good prognosis. During the close follow-up process, if a small number of patients with poor treatment outcomes are found to have their hysterectomy performed in a timely manner, the development of cancer can be avoided. Even if there is a certain rate of canceration, the time interval between canceration and onset is relatively long. Adhere to long-term regular follow-up. If cancer is found, it can be discovered and operated on early, and the prognosis is still optimistic.

For the treatment of atypical endometrial hyperplasia, we must first make a clear diagnosis and find out the cause. If it is accompanied by polycystic ovary, functional ovarian tumors, or other endocrine dysfunction, targeted treatment should be performed. At the same time, symptomatic treatment should be started immediately for those diagnosed with atypical endometrial hyperplasia, using medication or surgical treatment. The choice of plan should be determined based on the patient's age, fertility requirements, and physical health condition. For those under 40 years old, their tendency to cancer is low and drug treatment can be considered first. Young people who hope to have children should try drug treatment first, because after drug treatment, about 30% of patients may still become pregnant and give birth to a full-term baby. For women before and after menopause, the potential for cancer is higher than that of younger people, so hysterectomy is often performed directly.

The above content is an introduction to the dangers of endometrial thickening. I hope it can be of some help to you. For any disease, we need to find the cause of the disease and actively treat it. When treating endometrial thickening, we must consider the physical condition and choose a method that suits us so that we can be more responsible for our own health.