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Is Endometrial Lining Thickness Of 8 Mm A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Mar 2017
Question: My vaginal lining is 8 in thickness. Is that any concern? Also, at 69 how do they get through the cervix to do a biopsy on a polyp? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lining is thicker.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
In ultrasound scan it is the endometrial lining that is measured. I think it should be your endometrial lining thickness. A thickness of 8mm is more than normal. in such cases endometrial biopsy is taken to rule out malignancy and to remove any polyp. For this purpose hysteroscope is introduced through vagina and cervix. it is a day care procedure. No need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Is Endometrial Lining Thickness Of 8 Mm A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Lining is thicker. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. In ultrasound scan it is the endometrial lining that is measured. I think it should be your endometrial lining thickness. A thickness of 8mm is more than normal. in such cases endometrial biopsy is taken to rule out malignancy and to remove any polyp. For this purpose hysteroscope is introduced through vagina and cervix. it is a day care procedure. No need to worry. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal