{"id":1618,"date":"2023-01-23T14:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:33:00","slug":"endometrial-hyperplasia-a-guide-for-womens-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/patient-resources\/blog\/endometrial-hyperplasia-a-guide-for-womens-health\/","title":{"rendered":"A Women&#8217;s Guide To Endometrial Hyperplasia | Doral Beach Gynecology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are suffering from an abnormally thick endometrium, i.e., the lining of the uterus, it means that you have a condition called endometrial hyperplasia. The lining of the uterus has too many cells, making it unusually thick. This condition can cause abnormal or heavy bleeding in women, raising the person&#8217;s chances of developing cancer of the endometrium or the uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/doral-beach-gynecology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometrial hyperplasia treatment in Doral Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is offered for patients who suffer from this condition. Still, proper diagnosis and consultation with a specialist are crucial to successfully dealing with this issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The condition discussed in today&#8217;s blog post most often develops during the menopausal phase or afterward. It is divided into four possible types, which will be elaborated on in more detail later on. What kind of hyperplasia you have depends on the number of existing abnormal cells and the type of changes that occur in those cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news regarding this condition is that it is pretty rare, occurring in 135 women out of 100,000. This said, it is essential to underline which factors influence the development of endometrial hyperplasia, so here are the most common ones:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perimenopause<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menopause\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age (women older than 35 are more prone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some breast cancer treatments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late onset of menopause\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family medical history of colon, uterine, or ovarian cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No previous pregnancies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with the thyroid gland\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usage of medicine containing a high level of estrogen over a long period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of problems with the menstrual cycle, such as absent periods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diseases of the gallbladder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts say that the leading cause of endometrial hyperplasia is the irregular amount of hormones estrogen and progesterone in the body. If you have too much estrogen (estrogen dominance) or too little progesterone, you are susceptible to developing this condition. Estrogen is responsible for the growth of cells, while progesterone plays an essential role in cell shedding. When they are not balanced, the overproduction of cells can occur, which can suffer changes, making them abnormal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Endometrial Hyperplasia Symptoms\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms-.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor and Patient in Office Talking.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms--400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms--600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms--768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms--800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Endometrial-Hyperplasia-Symptoms-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several signs can be important indicators that you might be suffering from this condition. If you start noticing them, it is highly advised to contact your chosen medical provider and share your issues with them, so they can react promptly and discuss potential treatment options with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the endometrial hyperplasia symptoms include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy menstrual bleeding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periods lasting longer than typically\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menstrual cycle is shorter than 21 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occurrence of menstrual bleeding between two periods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absence of the monthly period\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterine bleeding after menopause<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Diagnosis of Endometrial Hyperplasia\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problematic side of diagnosing this condition is that abnormal bleeding can signal different kinds of reproductive health issues. To assess what is causing the bleeding, additional tests are most often done to make the most accurate diagnosis. Some of the tests which are used are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transvaginal ultrasound to get images of the womb which show whether the lining is thick or not<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometrial biopsy, where the provider collects a sample of tissue from the uterine lining and sends it for further analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hysteroscopy is used so that the provider can look inside the uterus and check the status of the lining. During a hysteroscopy, a lighted, thin wand called a hysteroscope is used, so the doctor can see any potential abnormalities in the lining and within the cavity and take targeted biopsy samples as part of the endometrial biopsy process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Types of Endometrial Hyperplasia\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, a person can suffer from four different kinds of hyperplasia of the endometrium, and the treatment path depends on what type of this condition you are facing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four types include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex endometrial hyperplasia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple endometrial hyperplasia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex atypical endometrial hyperplasia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple atypical endometrial hyperplasia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first two categories are also referred to as conditions without atypia. They are usually seen as benign, meaning that they can be treated with typical treatment options such as oral medication, IUDs, elimination of the condition&#8217;s cause, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to atypical endometrial hyperplasia, it is seen as problematic due to its connection to endometrial cancer development, which can occur in just a few years. In these cases, the patients are advised to get a hysterectomy to stop potential cancer from progressing and spreading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Complications\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The condition discussed today, although primarily rare, can cause severe complications regarding women&#8217;s reproductive health. Firstly, it can cause anemia due to excessive heavy menstrual bleeding because the body loses red blood cells rich in iron. Also, if the atypical type of endometrial hyperplasia is not treated, the cells can become cancerous and cause endometrial or uterine cancer. This is the case for almost 30% of women suffering from this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can Endometrial Hyperplasia Be Prevented?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, prevention of this condition is not possible. You can take specific steps to lower the risk of developing the condition, but be aware that the best option is to discuss this topic with your chosen doctor. The steps can include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering your body weight, if you are suffering from obesity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already consuming estrogen through medication, try using progestin medicine to balance out the hormonal levels and avoid estrogen dominance in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulate your hormones and the menstrual cycle by taking birth control or other medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Treatment\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment-.jpg\" alt=\"Therapist Talk With Woman Client at Appointment in Private Clinic.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment--200x130.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment--300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment--400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment--600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment--768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment--800x520.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/doral-beach-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/02\/Treatment-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, your treatment plan will largely depend on the type of endometrial hyperplasia you are suffering from. Additionally, if you are at a higher risk of developing cancer, your treatment will be directed toward preventing a cancer diagnosis. In the cases of atypical types of endometrial hyperplasia, you will be advised to undergo a hysterectomy and remove your uterus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, after a type of surgery such as a hysterectomy, the patient cannot become pregnant anymore, so people sometimes try to use less invasive treatments, which include progestin. Progestin can come in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/progestin-oral-route-parenteral-route-vaginal-route\/proper-use\/drg-20069443\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different forms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as oral therapy, vaginal cream, IUD, or injection, and it has been seen as beneficial for symptom improvements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometrial hyperplasia is very treatable, so there is no need to panic. The most critical first step is finding a certified expert and discussing all the possible options with them. It is important to underline once more that if you start experiencing heavy bleeding, painful cramps, painful urination or pain during sex, pain in the pelvis, vaginal discharge of unusual color, or your monthly periods start becoming irregular; please call your doctor and schedule consultation and testing. This might save your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Call Us!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely check-ups and diagnosing conditions such as endometrial hyperplasia can be crucial for your overall health. This article serves as a base when it comes to information about the condition, but if you have any additional concerns or questions, or need advice and guidance, call our clinic. We are here for you to offer constructive advice and help you handle your condition without worry and stress. 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