Progestogen therapy for endometrial thickening

Progesterone is one of the common hormones secreted by the female body. This progesterone is secreted by the female ovaries and can affect menstruation and the thickness of the endometrium. Thick endometrium is also a common condition in women. Progesterone has a certain therapeutic effect on the thickness of the endometrium, and it can also be treated by taking medication.

Can progesterone treat thick endometrium?

Endometrial hyperplasia means excessive estrogen. The main function of progesterone is to inhibit uterine contraction, cause secretory changes in the endometrium, and accelerate vaginal epithelial shedding. The main natural hormone produced by the ovaries is progesterone.

Progesterone is one of the sex hormones in a normal female body. It is generally secreted by the ovaries and can work synergistically with estrogen to affect menstruation, etc. It is mainly progesterone. Commonly used progesterone, dydrogesterone, etc. are also progesterone drugs.

Taking dydrogesterone tablets has a certain effect on the treatment of endometrial thickness, because this drug belongs to the progestin class. However, each patient's condition is different, and the degree of endometrial thickness will also be different. Generally, drug treatment or surgical treatment will be chosen. If the degree of endometrial thickness is more serious, surgery is required as soon as possible.

1. The thickness of the endometrium is different in different people. The normal thickness should be 8 to 10 mm. If it exceeds this value, it is judged to be thick endometrium. Dydrogesterone tablets are an oral progestin and an ovulation-inducing drug. They are mainly used for infertility. They have a therapeutic effect on dysmenorrhea and endometriosis caused by endogenous progesterone deficiency. It can also treat habitual abortion or corpus luteum insufficiency due to the lack of progesterone.

2. Contraceptives or hormonal drugs can cause changes in the endometrium. Dydrogesterone tablets can change the onset of menstruation and have a therapeutic effect on the thickness of the endometrium. The incidence of cancer in thick endometrium is higher in women over 40 years old. Such patients not only need to rely on drug treatment, but can also be treated through surgical removal of the uterus. A clear judgment needs to be made before treatment.

3. Young female friends can be treated with medication, which is generally divided into ovulation-inducing drugs and progestin drugs. During use, they must strictly follow the doctor's instructions and understand whether there are any adverse reactions to the drugs. Surgical treatment mainly includes curettage and aspiration, which is more suitable for older female friends who have no fertility plans.