Endometrial Hyperplasia Flashcards
1
Q
when is endometrial hyperplasia most common
A
Post menopausal women
2
Q
what are symptoms of endometrial hyperpasia
A
abnormal uterine bleeding
3
Q
What is endometrial hyperplasia
A
Excessive growth of the endometrium
4
Q
what are cuases of endometrial hyperplasia
A
- High estrogen levels
- Hormone repacement therapy
- Tamoxifen
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- PCOD/Anovulatory cycles
5
Q
what is the appearance of endomrium
A
Thickened
Homogenous, heterogenic endometrium with small cystic areas
6
Q
what is needed for diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia
A
Biopsy or D and C
7
Q
what is the treatment for endometrial hyperplasia
A
- Hysteroscopy
- D and C
- Porgesterone IUD
- Progesterone orally
- Hysterectomy
8
Q
Upper limit endometrial thcikness is premenopausal women
A
14mm
9
Q
Upper limit endometrial thcikness of women on Tamoxifen
A
10mm
10
Q
Upper limit endometrial thickness im postmenopausal women
A
8mm
