Is 17mm endometrium normal?

The thickness of the endometrium also has a certain range. Once it exceeds this range, it may cause adverse effects on women. However, the thickness of the endometrium is not fixed. It will change during different physiological periods of women. It is necessary to look at it correctly so that it can be better treated. So, is 17mm endometrium normal? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

The thickness of the endometrium varies at different stages of the menstrual cycle, and the normal thickness is generally 0.2-1.0 cm.

1. Menstrual period: The functional layer of the endometrium falls off and the basal layer remains.

2. Proliferative stage: The thickness of the uterus reaches 1-4 mm within 6-14 days of menstruation.

3. Secretory phase: 15-28 days of menstruation, the endometrium is 5-8mm thick.

The normal thickness of the endometrium is 8-12mm. Endometrial thickening refers to a disease in which the endometrium grows excessively due to inflammation, endocrine disorders, or certain drugs. Generally, drug treatment can be used first. Commonly used drugs include progesterone, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, medroxyprogesterone acetate, danazol, cottonpol, etc. If drug treatment is not effective, you still need to use curettage. During the treatment, you should pay attention to eating a light diet, avoid eating spicy, irritating, or greasy foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, pay attention to getting more rest, and exercise appropriately to improve your body's immunity, which is beneficial to the treatment and recovery of the disease.

The above is an introduction to whether an endometrium of 17mm is normal. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. When the endometrium is 17mm, it is generally considered to be too thick and a pathological condition. When it is discovered, effective measures should be taken in time for treatment. Otherwise, serious conditions may lead to infertility, so it must be given enough attention.