Thick uterus lining......?

[tconuckia]

I was just wondering if its possible that when a person doesnt have a period for 3 whole months, if the uterus lining becomes so thick that it can actually make the woman look pregnant (around 3  months)?  I already know you shouldnt be going 3 months without a period and all pregnancy tests come back negative.  

[fozy]

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[tennie12]

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[dajamonae]

Having a thick endometrial lining- Does this means that you are infertile? Or that you can not carry a child?

[tconuckia]

Could an IUD removal cause all of this?  It was removed Feb. 26th and I had a normal period Feb 28th.  Havent had a period since and all the symptoms began occuring around end of March.  I have seen my OB/GYN  and she acts like its not a big deal and wants to put me on Provera........

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

A thickened endometrial stripe will not make one appear pregnant  To give you some frame of reference, a thickened endometrial stripe might be considered at width of >15mm in a pre-menopausal woman.  This does not affect the overall size of the uterus and thus would not mimick pregnancy.  You should probably see an ob/gyn to be evaluated for why you are amenorrheic.

Best regards,

Dr. Downing

[tconuckia]

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[tconuckia]

I just wanted to add that I have also been having many pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, being very tired, sore boobs (with very very light milk) and cramping.  I have been pregnant before so know what to expect--my midwife just said I need to start something to start my period (I think Provera) and my growing stomach is due to my lining being so thick.  Does this sound right?