Diseases
endometrial hyperplasia
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Overview
Endometrial hyperplasia is a precancerous condition in which there is an irregular thickening of the uterine lining. This may cause uncomfortable symptoms for women, including heavy menstrual periods, postmenopausal bleeding, and anemia due to the excess bleeding.
Symptoms
- abnormal menstruation, such as short menstrual cycles, unusually long periods or
- missed periods.
- bleeding after menopause (when periods stop).
- heavy menstrual bleeding.
Causes
- women who develop endometrial hyperplasia produce too much estrogen and not enough progesterone.
Risk factors
- hormonal imbalance
Diagnosis
- ultrasound
- biopsy
- hysteroscopy
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is endometrial hyperplasia?
Endometrial hyperplasia is a precancerous condition in which there is an irregular thickening of the uterine lining. This may cause uncomfortable symptoms for women, including heavy menstrual periods, postmenopausal bleeding, and anemia due to the excess bleeding.
What are the symptoms of endometrial hyperplasia?
abnormal menstruation, such as short menstrual cycles, unusually long periods or, missed periods., bleeding after menopause (when periods stop)., heavy menstrual bleeding.
What causes endometrial hyperplasia?
women who develop endometrial hyperplasia produce too much estrogen and not enough progesterone.
Which medicines are used for endometrial hyperplasia?
medroxyprogesterone, progesterone
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