There is a layer of membrane inside the uterus in the reproductive system, and the thickness of this layer of endometrium changes constantly every month, especially after pregnancy, the thickness will be thicker than normal and the menstrual cycle will be thicker. Therefore, some women believe that they can judge whether they are pregnant by the thickness of the endometrium. So recently, a woman asked me, is a 17mm endometrium pregnant?
The normal thickness of the endometrium in most women is between 8 and 10mm. However, after a successful diagnosis of pregnancy, the thickness of the endometrium will randomly increase, approximately to the range of 10 to 12mm. If the endometrium reaches 17mm thickness, it is not pregnancy and should be considered as abnormal thickening of the endometrium. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination immediately to prevent the condition from worsening.
Abnormal thickening of the endometrium may be caused by hormonal imbalances in the ovaries, mainly manifested as abnormal bleeding and irregular blood volume in the uterus, or sudden shortening of the menstrual cycle, as well as prolonged menstrual periods and bleeding cycles lasting up to one month. Moreover, severe thickening of the endometrium can increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, timely pathological examination is very important for targeted treatment.
In addition, the thickening of the endometrium in women after pregnancy is caused by the secretion of a large amount of estrogen by the body. Moreover, the thickening of the endometrium has a positive effect on the development of the fetus and can also protect its safety. During menstruation, the endometrium also thickens relatively, both of which are normal thickening of the endometrium, so there is no need to worry.
