What is the thickness of the lining of the vagina on the 8th day of menstruation?

The uterus is a relatively important reproductive organ in the female body. Because it is directly related to childbearing, women should learn to protect their uterus in daily life. Under normal circumstances, the thickness of the uterus also needs attention. It should not be too thin or too thick, otherwise problems are likely to occur. So, what is the thickness of the endometrium on the eighth day after menstruation?

Generally speaking, the normal thickness of the endometrium is 8-10mm. If it exceeds this value, it is considered endometrial thick.

People who are prone to endometrial thickening

Most cases of endometrial hyperplasia occur during menopause or adolescence. Its main symptoms are irregular menstruation, prolonged menstruation and heavy menstrual flow. Its occurrence is related to excessive ovarian secretion and lack of progesterone. The following are those who are prone to thick endometrium:

1. Women who use birth control pills or hormone supplements that do not contain progestin

2. Patients with chronic anovulation, such as polycystic ovary patients

3. Postmenopausal obese women

4. Women who have late menopause

Symptoms of endometrial thickening

1. Excessive menstruation: Due to the thickening of the endometrium, it will lead to increased menstrual volume and prolonged menstrual period. Often accompanied by ovarian dysfunction.

2. Pain during sexual intercourse: Thickening of the endometrium will cause swelling of the surrounding tissues and affect sexual life, and sexual discomfort will worsen before menstruation.

3. Heavy and bloated stools: This is a common manifestation of endometrial thickening, which usually occurs before or after menstruation.

4. Bladder symptoms: If the thickening of the endometrium affects the bladder, it will cause bladder symptoms such as periodic frequent urination and painful urination.

5. Dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea is a common and prominent symptom of endometrial thickening. Most of them are secondary, while some occur at the beginning of endometriosis, causing pain or tenderness.

6. Thickening of the endometrium compresses the ureter: it can cause hydronephrosis of the ureter or kidney atrophy, or systemic failure.