Does anyone know what 'calcified endometrium' means?!

[fuzzpig]

Had a scan for ovary pain earlier. Apparently my uterus is back to front but it seems that's not terribly unusual anyway.

Also said the endometrium is calcified but googling just brings up a load of studies that frankly I haven't a hope in hell of understanding.

I was induced with my first pregnancy due to low fluid and they said the placenta was calcifying ie drying out and not working very well - is this basically the same? Would it mean it wouldn't be able to support a baby? (Not that TTC is on the cards right now anyway)

I will be seeing the GP about the results anyway but just wondering if anyone could shed any light on it or has had the same symptom?

I am not a doctor but have some medical knowledge as a holistic therapist ( you have to study anatomy, pathology and physiology to qualify) .

To put it in lay person's terms - the way your uterus is tilted may make the usual flow of fluids through it more difficult.

A number of conditions can make endometrium calcified. Fibroids is a common condition which can produce what you describe.

When your are lacking in fluid or fluid sits for a while; the dissolved solids within your waters deposit themselves onto the lining of your womb (endometrium). This can make further function more difficult and affect reproduction (dependant on severity/position).

Good news is that some of the lumps and bumps caused can be removed without affecting future fertility. Let's see what treatment the doc offers. I would encourage you to grill them about anything you don't understand - sometimes I think they assume we know as much as them - awkward. Having any gynae. condition is an intensely personal experience. It's good to feel in control of your fertility.

Thanks joh, that's really useful (and understandable!) info :)

When you say fluids, what do you mean? As in blood from periods (but then that's what the endometrium is anyway isn't it) or other stuff?

Fluids in the uterus is a non-specific term. If your uterus is tilted that may mean that period flow (called 'lochia' medically) sits around longer than usual. Period flow contains blood predominantly and parts of shedding tissue - which your body would usually expel if the flow was strong.

Dependent on what your calcification is due to; there may also be other fluids involved - leaked fluid from cysts, non-cancerous growths can contain fluid or there could be an over-accumulation of cervical mucus. If these stay around for a while -it can result in the condition you describe.

Endometriosis would also be looking into - the causes of this are not entirely known but there seems to be a link between backward flow of menses and calcification/growths in the uterus.

Because there are a number of conditions that your symptoms can be down to; I would wait for your doc to narrow it down a bit before researching.

When is your doc's app?

Just remembered I was supposed to phone up for an appointment - thanks for reminding me :o

(Actually the scan people just said phone for results next week but TBH I'd rather discuss it in person)

Booked one for the 17th. A while away (but that's because I wanted to see a specific GP as she's the best there by far) at least the scan results will definitely be there by then.

Will be thinking of you on the 17th. Hopefully; treatment will be sorted out for you quickly. If you need anything else just shout out. Take Care

Hey fuzz hope you are okay, sorry to see this is you. Hope GP can answer all your questions.... v wise to make an appointment in person.