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15mm lining& progesterone med

Hi i have a thick (15 mm) endometrial stripe ( thickness)&
am postmenopausal. I had a week back in nov of spotting & am on HRT. Was wondering if anyone's dr has tried progesterone 100 mg per day& rescanned them.
What was the results?
Also what is ur opinion medical or experience on this?

I forgot to add: will the stripe still show thick on next scan( end of january) if i don't bleed?

Thanks, iatrofears
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Hi I just found my password& wanted to post update incase anyone still watching this thread.
Ultrasound in jan&followup in july-both 2014 revealed 3mm.
HOWEVER another scan in sept showed a 5mm stripe. Is that change significant? I also may have atrophic endometrium(??).
Thanks
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Hi thanks for your response. I am working very closely w/my dr but i have a question mainly is there a likelihood of NOT bleeding w/ the progesterone?
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Hi thanks for your response. I am working very closely w/my dr but i have a question mainly is there a likelihood of NOT bleeding w/ the progesterone.
Overall I think he's tending more towards D&C along w/ the biopsy.
AgainThanks, iatrofears
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HI,
It is necessary to be cautious about the thickened endometrium in the post-menopausal period. One of the reasons for this can be HRT. Progesterone can help reduce the thickness of the endometrium. If the thickness persists after a repeat scan then ideally an endometrial biopsy is to be done to rule out endometrial hyperplasia and the risk of cancer.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
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