What are the symptoms of endometrial hyperplasia?
Endometrial hyperplasia patients may suffer the following symptoms:
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods.
- Short menstrual cycles (less than 21 days).
- Heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Bleeding after menopause.
- Not having a period at all (amenorrhea).
Does endometrial hyperplasia cause pain?
It may result in abdominal/pelvic pain or pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). The most prevalent sign, however, is irregular bleeding.
How common is endometrial hyperplasia?
Endometrial hyperplasia is uncommon. It affects around 133 persons out of every 100,000 AFAB. It is particularly common in women who are approaching or have recently passed menopause (when they no longer have monthly periods).
How is endometrial hyperplasia diagnosed?
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy