What does 16mm endometrium mean?

The first thing to pay attention to is the regular changes in the thickness of the woman's uterine endometrium. The so-called regularity means that the thickness of the endometrium is not fixed, and it is necessary to comprehensively judge whether the standard value is abnormal based on the woman's menstrual cycle. Is endometrial thickness of 16mm cancer? Is endometrial thickness of 16mm serious? Don’t worry, let’s discuss the detailed introduction below.

The normal thickness of the uterine wall varies according to the cycle time, and the thickness can vary by 1-10mm. The menstrual cycle can be divided into three stages: reproductive period, metabolic period and menstrual period (taking a normal menstrual cycle of 28 days as an example): 1. Reproductive period: 5th to 14th day of the menstrual cycle. During this period, the thickness of the endometrium increases from 0.5mm to 3-5mm; 2. Metabolic period: the 15th to 28th day of the physiological cycle. The uterine wall rises from 5mm to 10mm; 3. Menstrual period: 1st to 4th day of the menstrual cycle. As progesterone and estrogen dissipate, the uterine wall gradually softens.

It is not difficult to see that the endometrial thickness of 16mm is beyond the normal range. So, if the endometrial thickness of 16mm is cancer, is it too extreme? The endometrial cancer that will be mentioned below has basically no symptoms in the early stage of the disease, but as the disease progresses, the patient will experience vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, pain, etc.

1. Vaginal bleeding

Women in menopause may suddenly experience vaginal bleeding, which is very light. And women with normal menstruation may experience increased menstruation, prolonged menstruation or menstrual disorders.

2. Vaginal discharge

This type of fluid is generally a tenacious, slurry compound. It is particularly noteworthy that if an infection occurs, it will turn into thick bloody fluid and release bursts of foul odor.

3. Lower abdominal distension and pain and other

When the patient's tissue reaches the abdomen, it will cause fluid accumulation in the uterine cavity, resulting in unbearable distension and pain in the lower abdomen. In more serious cases, nerve damage may even cause pain in the lumbar sacral area, and symptoms such as anemia and weight loss may also occur one by one.

The uterus is the organ that produces menstruation and creates life for women, so regular gynecological examinations must not be neglected. Once B-ultrasound finds thickening of the endometrium, it should not be ignored and there is no need to be overly anxious. First, you should follow the doctor's instructions and conduct a more in-depth and comprehensive examination to find the cause of endometrial thickening. Once a pathological trend occurs, you should actively seek treatment to avoid missing the best treatment time.