Hi Faith,
Hyperplasia is an abnormal build-up of lining in the uterus. I imagine it is a common finding in women w/ PCOS who do not bleed regularly.
As you probably know, PCOS causes irregular cycles & some women never bleed. Both conditions can lead to hyperplasia, so yes, I would think that the hyperplasia could absolutely be a direct result of your PCOS.
HOWEVER...I am concerned that your doc isn't taking this seriously. Frequent episodes of hyperplasia is *NOT* a good sign!

Hyperplasia can put you at a much higher risk for endometrial cancer. This is exactly why women w/ PCOS are considered a high risk group for endo cancer.
Following is a quote from this site:
http://www.fertilitynetwork.com/arti...ticles-pco.htm
"Most women with PCOS have ovulatory dysfunction or absent ovulation. If the egg is not released from the ovary each month in a normal fashion, this can obviously lead to infertility. Anovulation may also manifest itself by infrequent or irregular menstrual cycles. In the absence of ovulation, the ovary does not make the hormone progesterone in the second half of the menstrual cycle. Without progesterone, the lining of the uterus is not shed in an efficient and timely manner. After a number of years, this can place women with PCOS at risk for an abnormal buildup of the lining of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia) or even cancer. For this reason, women with PCOS who are not trying to get pregnant should be treated with progesterone-like medications to induce a normal menstrual period at least every 2-3 months."
Here is a link to google {search engine}
http://www.google.com/search?q=endom...8&start=0&sa=N
I typed in the words endometrial hyperplasia & polycystic & came up w/ a TON of hits that would take all day to sift through. There is *DEFINITELY* a connection.
I hope this helps & glad to know you are doing better nowadays!
Take care,
Ronda
