Hyperplasia of the endometrium is a disease of the uterus, caused by the inappropriate production of hormones of progesterone and estrogen in the body of a woman. In this case, progesterone is produced in insufficient quantity, and estrogen, on the contrary - in excess. This leads to changes in the mucous layer of the uterus - the endometrium. On its surface new cells are formed, which, growing, form a benign tumor.
Endometrial hyperplasia is a common characteristic and symptoms of the disease
Sometimes, hyperplasia can not express and disturb a woman in any way, but in most cases the disease manifests itself by uterine bleeding, malfunctions in the menstrual cycle and infertility.
Hyperplasia of the endometrium and pregnancy are phenomena that are very rare at the same time. As a rule, a woman suffering from hyperplasia suffers from infertility and only after the cure comes the long-awaited pregnancy.
No matter how unpleasant the symptoms of the disease, we can not help but admit that in some cases they are a kind of good for a woman. After all, many women until the last moment delay the visit to the gynecologist, not suspecting what is dangerous endometrial hyperplasia. Meanwhile, modern medicine increasingly views this disease as a precancerous condition. In addition to infertility, an increase in the thickness of the endometrium with hyperplasia can lead to the transition of benign growth into a malignant tumor.
Types of endometrial hyperplasia and effects on pregnancy
There are several types of endometrial hyperplasia:
- glandular hyperplasia;
- glandular-cystic hyperplasia of the endometrium;
- polyps of the endometrium - the so-called focal hyperplasia;
- atypical hyperplasia.
The most dangerous for a woman's health is atypical hyperplasia of the endometrium. It is this type of disease that leads to malignant tumors and, in fact, is a precancerous condition. According to recent observations, the danger of cancer also occurs in focal hyperplasia of the endometrium, although until recently this form of the disease as the cause of oncology has not been considered.
The remaining varieties of hyperplasia do not pose an immediate threat to life, but are the direct causes of female infertility. With glandular cystic hyperplasia, as with glandular hyperplasia of the endometrium, pregnancy does not occur because of the termination of the development of the ovum, although the thickness of the endometrium with such types of disease does not exceed one and a half to two centimeters.
Pregnancy in hyperplasia of the endometrium occurs extremely rarely and is observed mainly in focal form, when the egg develops on the intact portion of the uterine mucosa. Focal hyperplasia of the endometrium and pregnancy are a rare exception to the rules and the only form of hyperplasia,
With timely diagnosis and proper treatment, there are favorable conditions for the onset of pregnancy after endometrial hyperplasia. Here, in the first place is a regular examination of the doctor, the delivery of the necessary tests and compliance with all recommendations.
At the slightest suspicion of endometrial hyperplasia, ultrasound is performed. This method allows you to examine the structure of the endometrium, measure its thickness and make an accurate diagnosis. In addition, intrauterine ultrasound is a reliable prophylaxis of hyperplasia, if carried out at least once every six months.