How thick is the endometrium that needs to be diagnosed?

The thickness of the endometrium is very important for the female body. If the endometrium is too thick or too thin, it will easily endanger the health of women. The general thickness of the endometrium is about 10mm. If it exceeds 10mm, it is too thick and requires endometrial curettage, which can play a therapeutic role.

How thick is the endometrium to require curettage?

Generally speaking, the thickness of the endometrium will not exceed 10mm. If it exceeds 10mm, it can be considered as endometrial thickening. At this time, it is necessary to make a diagnosis based on the patient's specific situation and decide whether to perform endometrial curettage. Endometrial curettage is the mainstay of treatment for endometrial hyperplasia.

Especially for young patients, only endometrial curettage can keep the thickness of the endometrium within normal standards and preserve the patient's reproductive function. However, for patients over 40 years old who have no fertility requirements, they can directly undergo hysterectomy. Because endometrial thickening may present as a precancerous lesion, young patients must undergo curettage and pathological examination.

The endometrium changes gradually throughout the menstrual cycle, which is also closely related to age. If a woman is menstruating and her endometrium is thicker than 0.8 mm just after her period ends, it means that the endometrium is too thick and a curettage is needed for pathology. If the thickness of the endometrium before menstruation exceeds 15 mm, a curettage is required for pathology. If the endometrium of a postmenopausal woman is thicker than five millimeters, it means that the endometrium is too thick. It is necessary to perform curettage and pathological examination, and the next treatment plan should be determined based on the results of the pathological examination.

Generally speaking, the thickness of the endometrium will not exceed 10mm. If it exceeds 10mm, it can be considered as endometrial thickening. At this time, it is necessary to make a diagnosis based on the patient's specific situation and decide whether to perform endometrial curettage. Endometrial curettage is the main treatment for endometrial thickening. Especially for young patients, only endometrial curettage can the thickness of the endometrium be kept within normal standards and the patient's reproductive function can be preserved. However, for patients over 40 years old who have no fertility requirements, they can directly undergo hysterectomy. Because endometrial thickening may present as a precancerous lesion, young patients must undergo curettage and pathological examination.