Symptoms and causes of uterine lining thickening

The uterus is a very special and important organ in the female body, because the uterus is the home of the baby in the female body. If there is a problem with the female's uterus, it will be difficult to conceive a baby. Therefore, we must usually take care of and pay attention to our uterus to lay a good foundation for having a healthy baby. Today, the editor will take you to understand the related issues of endometrial thickening in women. So what is the normal thickness of the endometrium? What are the symptoms of endometrial thickening and what causes it?

The symptoms of endometrial thickening mainly include irregular vaginal bleeding, irregular menstruation duration, and irregular cycles. Large amounts or prolonged periods of ejaculation can cause anemia in women. The main symptoms are as follows:

1. Women of any age can get sick

Endometrial hyperplasia can occur at any age, during adolescence, the reproductive period, perimenopause, or postmenopause. Elderly patients with severe hyperplasia over the age of 40 should be alert to the possibility of cancer.

2. Vaginal bleeding

The main symptoms of endometrial thickening are irregular vaginal bleeding and menstrual disorders. Infrequent menstruation, amenorrhea, or bleeding that does not stop after a period of amenorrhea. Or it may manifest as irregular menstruation, leading to menstrual cycle disorders, irregular menstrual length, irregular menstrual flow and even heavy bleeding.

There is generally no abdominal pain or other discomfort during bleeding. Large amounts of blood or prolonged bleeding can cause anemia in women, and rapid and heavy bleeding can lead to shock. Therefore, menopausal women must seek medical attention promptly when they experience symptoms of menstrual disorders such as irregular vaginal bleeding. Do not treat it as a normal phenomenon of menopause and not seek treatment or even take random medicines to stop bleeding.

3. Infertility

Thickening of the endometrium can lead to anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding during the reproductive period, so in addition to vaginal bleeding, infertility is also a major symptom for patients.

Causes of endometrial thickening

The endometrium has a period of proliferation every month: it starts around the 5th day of the menstrual cycle and lasts for 7-10 days. At this time, the estrogen level in the blood gradually increases, the basal layer of the endometrium begins to repair, the endometrium gradually thickens, and blood vessels and uterine glands also grow accordingly, but the endometrium is still very thin at this time; starting around the 15th day after menstruation, the progesterone secreted by the ovaries after ovulation causes the already thickened endometrium to continue to thicken, the glands further increase and bend, and secrete mucus. At this time, the endometrium becomes thick and soft, storing necessary secretions, ready to allow the fertilized egg to implant at any time.

The above is the physiological thickening of the endometrium under normal circumstances. However, if the secretion of ovarian hormones is disordered, it can easily lead to abnormal thickening of the endometrium, namely endometrial hyperplasia.

If a woman's hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis is out of balance, or she is affected by diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome, the endometrium may be continuously affected by estrogen for a long time, leading to anovulation. In this case, the endometrium is continuously affected by estrogen for a long time, without progesterone to counteract it, and lacks the transformation of the cyclical secretory phase. It will be in a state of hyperplasia for a long time, causing abnormal endometrial hyperplasia.

Most patients with endometrial hyperplasia are in menopause or adolescence, and obese women are also more likely to develop endometrial thickening. The clinical manifestations are irregular and heavy abnormal uterine bleeding. Patients may experience continuous bleeding after a long period of amenorrhea, which may be clinically suspected of miscarriage. It may also manifest as shortened cycles and prolonged menstruation, with bleeding time lasting up to 1 month.

Through the above understanding, everyone has a certain understanding of endometrial thickening. As a female editor, I still recommend that you have regular gynecological examinations to achieve good prevention. At the same time, if you find any problems, you should seek treatment as soon as possible to avoid causing greater harm to our bodies.