Is uterine wall thickening a sign of pregnancy?

Pregnancy is very difficult for some people with physiological problems, especially women who have a high probability of infertility when they encounter physiological problems. Uterine problems are one of the biggest factors causing infertility. The difficulty in uterine pregnancy is mainly reflected in the thickness of the uterine wall. It is extremely difficult to get pregnant if the thickness is too thin. But can you get pregnant if the uterine wall is thickened? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Thickening of the endometrium does not necessarily mean pregnancy. You can wait for your period. At the same time, you should have a regular life and a good attitude.

Endometrial thickening during pregnancy

During early pregnancy, due to the influence of elevated estrogen and progesterone in the body, the thickness of the endometrium will increase significantly to more than 10mm. The thickening of the endometrium during pregnancy can protect the gestational sac. After menopause, the blood HCG shows positive but the B-ultrasound can only indicate the thickening of the endometrium and no echo of the gestational sac is seen inside or outside the uterus. In this case, we should consider whether it is caused by the short period of early pregnancy depending on the actual time of menopause.

The ultrasound will not show the echo of the gestational sac until 6-7 weeks of early pregnancy. You can have another ultrasound check one week later. If the amenorrhea lasts for more than 7 weeks or is accompanied by vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain, you should be alert to the possibility of threatened abortion, pregnancy arrest or ectopic pregnancy.

Pay attention to pregnancy care, proper diet and nutrition, regular B-ultrasound and blood progesterone and blood HCG checks, comprehensive diagnosis based on clinical symptoms, and active fetal preservation treatment when necessary. Maintain a good attitude, get more rest, avoid sexual intercourse during early pregnancy, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

Endometrial thickening in other cases

Under normal circumstances, the thickness of a woman's endometrium is 8-12mm, and the minimum cannot be less than 6mm. The thickness of the endometrium changes with the menstrual cycle and is not constant.

Specific values:

Menstrual period: The functional layer of the endometrium falls off, leaving the basal layer, which can reach a thickness of 8-10mm;

Proliferative stage: The thickness of the uterus reaches 9-10mm within 6-14 days of menstruation;

Secretory phase: 15-28 days of menstruation, the endometrium is 5-7mm thick.

The menstrual cycle is mainly regulated by ovarian hormones. If the ovarian hormones are disordered, it will inevitably cause menstrual disorders and the endometrium will also have corresponding morphological changes. Changes in the endometrium caused by various reasons are mainly manifested clinically as amenorrhea and functional uterine bleeding. Go to a specialist hospital for treatment in time. If the condition is serious, a curettage is required.