I did get my biopsy results back. The diagnosis is Complex hyperplasia with (focal) atypia. Now you say, what is that? It is a precancer growing in the endometrium of the the uterus. I am going to tell you info, but it's how I understand it from the doctor. My results came back non-malignant, but the doctor said that they have a 25% false negative test result. He wants me to have it removed ASAP. The best way to do so is to have a D & C (Dilation and Curettage). I am going in on Halloween. Not the best of days to have it done, but it was the one that worked out best for my family in the fact we have a lot coming up over the next few months that I need to have all the strength and stamina I usually do. They say I should only be down 2 days tops. I do have restrictions for two weeks such as not lifting anything over 10 lbs., no bathing, no heavy exercise other than walking, etc. I think you get the idea. I'm so very grateful that they caught this now instead of having it be cancer and spreading. If that were to happen it can lead to hysterectomy and more evasive things to try and get rid of it then is a lot harder.
Once again, I'm a rare case. My doctor said I am only his 2nd case my age in 27 years. It is more common in women around age 50. He believes it is due to the fact I haven't had regular cycles over the past 7 years. Since I started having regular cycles after the loss of 20 lbs., he also made sure to let me know that my weight can cause it again and I need to keep it under control. All this was shocking news, but at the same time now I really think about what I do and eat because it can all be hazardous to my health if I let myself go again. It's just not worth it. I am still working at weight loss and I'll continue to work on it. I just hope that this gets rid of the precancer. I do have to go back in every 6 months following and get retested. I'm grateful for the miscarriage due to the fact we wouldn't have found this any other way.
I should still be able to get pregnant after the D & C and I really don't have anything that should cause problems, I just need to take it slow for 2 weeks. If you know me very well, it's going to be a challenge but I'm glad to get it over and done with soon.
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I'm happy you found this early before it caused problems. I don't know what else to say other than I hope you recover quickly and your in our prayers!
It is going to be hard for you to take it easy, you are one crazy, busy woman! :) I'm so glad they found it early and it's treatable! Funny how hard things can be blessings in disguise.
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