31/01/2025
Endometrial hyperplasia happens when there is overgrowth of the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
Some women with endometrial hyperplasia may experience heavy or unexpected vaginal bleeding, including bleeding after the menopause. Some women will not have any symptoms.
It is often suspected from an ultrasound scan, but you will need an endometrial biopsy (a sample of endometrium) to confirm the diagnosis. In many cases, endometrial hyperplasia goes away with time, even without treatment. In some cases, endometrial hyperplasia can progress into cancer of the uterus.
The RCOG has published a new patient information resource about endometrial hyperplasia that may be useful for those who have been told they have endometrial hyperplasia, or may be at risk of developing it.
This information may also be helpful for healthcare professionals to share with a patient to provide accessible information on this topic.
You can access the full resource here: https://brnw.ch/21wQnvb
