What is the approximate range of endometrial thickness after childbirth?

With the progress of the times, people's physiological knowledge is becoming more and more abundant, so the uterus is not unfamiliar to most women. The endometrium is one of the components, and how thick it is within the normal range has always been a concern for many people. Those who have not yet gotten pregnant worry that they will not be able to conceive normally, and postpartum mothers worry that their menstruation will be affected. So, what is the approximate range of endometrial thickness after delivery? Next, the editor will answer them one by one.

The thickness of the endometrium will affect a woman's pregnancy. If the thickness is not within the normal standard, it will be more difficult for the fertilized egg to implant, making it difficult to get pregnant. So what is the normal thickness of the endometrium? Having a child is something that every woman must experience in her life. It represents a person's maturity. If you want to get pregnant, the thickness of the endometrium is very important, which is determined by the female's physiological structure.

The thickness of the endometrium changes cyclically with the ovaries and is divided into four cycles: proliferative phase, secretory phase, premenstrual phase, and menstrual phase. Other parts of the reproductive organs also produce corresponding periodic changes, among which the changes in the endometrium are the most significant. During the ovarian cycle, when follicles develop and mature in the ovaries, under the action of estrogen secreted by the ovaries, the endometrium proliferates, which is called proliferative endometrium. After ovulation, under the action of progesterone and estrogen secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary, the proliferating endometrium has secretory phenomenon, which is called secretory endometrium. After the corpus luteum in the ovary degenerates, due to the decrease in the amount of estrogen and progesterone, the endometrium loses its support and becomes necrotic and exfoliated, which manifests as menstruation, and is called menstrual endometrium.

Proliferative phase: During the proliferative phase, epithelial cells begin to proliferate from the broken ends of the endometrial glands after menstruation, covering the surface of the uterine mucosa upwards. Around the 5th to 9th day of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium is very thin, the glands are scattered and sparse, the glandular ducts are narrow and straight, and the glandular cavity surface is flat. During the 10th to 14th day of the menstrual cycle, the thickness of the endometrium becomes wavy, the glands and interstitium proliferate significantly, and the number of glands increases.

Secretory phase: During the secretory phase, from the 15th to the 19th day of the menstrual period, which is 1-5 days after ovulation, the endometrium continues to thicken and the gland further enlarges and curves. Around the 20th to 24th day of the menstrual cycle, which is 6 to 10 days after ovulation, the endometrium shows a high degree of secretory activity, and the curvature and expansion of the glands reach their peak. In the late secretory stage, the thickness is about 5-6mm.

Premenstrual period: During the menstrual period, as we all know, from the 1st to the 4th day of the menstrual cycle, the glands and glandular epithelial cells begin to shrink, degenerate, and the secretions dry up, showing a phenomenon of exhaustion, and the thickness of the endometrium is reduced by 1/5-1/3. The main changes are bleeding and shedding of the endometrium. Next, the intima is repaired starting from the base, and new blood vessels grow from the broken ends of the blood vessels. At this time, the normal thickness can reach 8-10mm.

Menstrual period: approximately from the 1st to the 4th day of the menstrual cycle, the main changes are bleeding and shedding of the endometrium. Next, the intima is repaired starting from the base, and new blood vessels grow from the broken ends of the blood vessels.

The above is the normal thickness range of the endometrium at different periods. The thickness of the endometrium will increase after delivery. You can refer to these data. Of course, these data are not benchmarks, and there are special cases. If you find any "abnormalities", you still need to go to the hospital for examination and confirmation.