Is 5mm endometrium considered thin?

The thickness of the endometrium actually plays a vital role in judging the health of the uterus, because the thickness of the endometrium directly reflects the health of the uterus, and for female friends who are preparing for pregnancy, if the thickness of the endometrium is too thin, it may lead to obstacles to conception. Whether 5mm of endometrium is normal depends on the period when the test is performed.

1 Is 5mm endometrium considered thin?

It depends on the circumstances under which the endometrium is found to be 5mm. The female endometrium is generally divided into three stages: early hyperplasia, mid-proliferation, and late hyperplasia. If it is only 5mm when checked in the early hyperplasia, it is normal. If it is only 5mm when checked in the mid- or late-proliferation, it is considered thin.

2 Endometrial thickness at different stages

1. In the early stage of hyperplasia, the endometrium appears as a thin echo line, about 4-6mm thick.

2. In the mid-stage of proliferative endometrium, three strong echo lines gradually appear, and the low echo area in between is two layers of functional endometrium with a thickness of about 8-10mm.

3. In the late stage of hyperplasia, the three lines and two zones are more clearly visible, and the thickness of the endometrium is widened to about 9-10mm.

3 The dangers of thin endometrium

1. Induce gynecological diseases Thin endometrium can induce many gynecological diseases, such as irregular menstruation, functional uterine bleeding, etc.

2. Leading to infertility The biggest harm of thin endometrium is leading to infertility.

3. Miscarriage: Women with too thin endometrium are prone to miscarriage even if they become pregnant.

4 How to treat thin endometrium

1. Supplement estrogen: Those with low estrogen levels can start supplementing with 1 unit of natural estrogen on the 10th day of menstruation, and this will last for five days. Using it too early will inhibit ovulation, and using it for a long time will lead to excessive endometrial hyperplasia.

2. Surgical treatment of endometrial adhesion and injury can only be carried out by cold instrument treatment under hysteroscopy and then anti-adhesion treatment. In severe cases, endometrial transplantation is required.

3. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, thin endometrium is mostly caused by kidney deficiency and deficiency of both qi and blood, which results in inability of qi and blood to nourish the body and disorder of Chong and Ren meridians. Chinese medicine can be used to replenish qi and blood, benefit the kidneys and strengthen the spleen, so that the endometrium gradually thickens. But traditional Chinese medicine generally takes a long time to take effect.

What is the normal thickness of the endometrium?

Generally speaking, the normal thickness is one to ten millimeters, but it will proliferate and fall off with changes in hormone levels, so its thickness changes accordingly with different periods of time. Generally speaking, the endometrium begins to proliferate after the end of menstruation, reaches its maximum value one day before menstruation, and then the functional layer and tissue blood flow out together. This process is called menstruation.

During the menstrual period, the thickness varies with the period. Doctors recommend that women go to the hospital for a vaginal B-ultrasound examination three days after the end of their menstrual period. The results can help them understand the thickness of the endometrium and whether there are any abnormalities. Generally speaking, a thickness of more than eight millimeters is considered abnormal. If the thickness is too thick, it will easily cause dysmenorrhea and hinder the smooth implantation of the fertilized egg; if the thickness is too thin, it will reduce the menstrual volume and even affect normal ovulation. When the examination results show abnormal thickness, appropriate treatment should be carried out immediately to avoid affecting fertility.