Thickness of the lining of the uterus and affects the ability to conceive

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist Ii Huynh Thi Hien – Obstetrician and Gynecologist – Obstetrics and Gynecology Department – Share99 Nha Trang International Health Hub

The lining of the uterus is too thick or too thin to have a negative effect on the woman's conception process, the risk of causing the condition is rare. So how thick is the lining of the uterus?

1. What is the lining of the uterus?

The lining of the uterus, also known as the endo will, is a layer of tissue that covers the entire surface inside the uterus. This mucous layer plays an important role in the ability to conceive and protect the process of pregnancy in a woman. Under the action of the female sex hormone estrogen, the lining of the uterus will become thickened depending on the specific time of the month. The thickened lining of the uterus is a sign of preparation for fertilized eggs to nest during each menstrual cycle.

On the other hand, if the egg is not fertilized, this mucous layer will peel off and be pushed out of the body. This is the cause of menstruation in women. In the event that the process of conception takes place, the female hormones continue to act so that this mucous layer is thicker and ready for the nesting process of the fetus.

The lining of the uterus is composed of 2 parts:

  • Bottom layer (basic endotriosis layer): Consists of glandular cylindrical and buffer tissue, which is not affected by the menstrual cycle.
  • Shallow layer (endoclass): Strongly influenced by changes in the menstrual cycle.

2. Thickness of the lining of the uterus and affects the ability to conceive

2.1. Excessively thin lining of the uterus

For women with a thinner lining of the uterus than 8 mm, there will surely be many difficulties in the process of conception, namely the process of nesting of the fetus.

Even if the fetus has nested, the ability to retain the pregnancy in the uterus during pregnancy is still very difficult. This is because the lining of the uterus is too thin, unable to hold the fetus back. As a result, the fetus is prone to peeling off, the risk of miscarriage or still still death.

2.2. The lining of the uterus is too thick

Women with a lining of the uterus thicker than 20mm are considered too thick to mucous membranes of the uterus. This is also a case that is cons disadvantaged to the process of conception.

This is because the estrogen content is over-produced in the female's body, stimulating the thickening of the lining of the uterus, hindering the nesting process of the fetus.

Therefore, if this amount of estrogen is pushed too high, you will face the phenomena of menstruation, second-hand neuroning, polycystic ovaries, ovary ejection disorders … All these phenomena can interfere with the process of conception.

Thickness of the lining of the uterus and affects the ability to conceive

The lining of the uterus is too thick or too thin to affect the likelihood of pregnancy

3. How thick is the lining of the uterus?

To know how thick the lining of the uterus is,get pregnant, compare with the information about the normal thickness of the lining of the uterus in the woman:

  • Stage when the menstruation has passed: The lining of the uterus is thick between 3-4 mm.
  • The middle stage of the menstrual cycle (the days near the moment of ovulation): The lining of the uterus is 8-12 mm thick.
  • The stage of imminent menstruation: The lining of the uterus is up to 12-16 mm thick. At this stage, if the process of conception does not occur, the lining of the uterus will peel off, forming menstruation.

4. Treatment of abnormal lining of the uterus to improve the likelihood of having children

4.1. Cases of thin lining of the uterus

Thin lining of the uterus can come from the following causes: Estrogen deficiency, the endometrial layer damaged by each previous abortion, due to the body's anemia or the condition of the glandular tissue of the lining of the uterus that develops inside the muscles of the body… During the examination, depending on the different causes, the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment regimen.

4.2. Cases of thick lining of the uterus

Proxiosis of the lining of the uterus, which causes this layer of tissue to thicken is common in obese women, women with polycystic ovarian pathology or who are constantly using estrogen-containing drugs without progesterone.

In the case of thick lining of theuterus, the doctor usually treats with hormones to reest establish the balance of estrogen and progesterone in the body, thereby increasing the fertility of the woman.

If you notice any abnormalities in your ability to get pregnant and menstrual cycles, you need to go to a hospital with an obstetrics specialties for examination, thereby having appropriate treatment directions.

For women who are intending to become pregnant, performing screening before pregnancy is the first thing to do to help best prepare for a woman's pregnancy journey. Pre-maternity examination helps women detect abnormal problems in mothers and children early, thereby having appropriate and timely treatment directions.

Thickness of the lining of the uterus and affects the ability to conceive

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