What causes thick endometrium?

Endometrial thickening may be related to an unhealthy lifestyle, obesity, improper medication, cyclical hormone changes, or polycystic ovary syndrome. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination and receive targeted treatment based on the cause of the disease.

1. Unhealthy lifestyle: Staying up late for a long time, lack of exercise, etc. can lead to endocrine disorders in women, change the level of sex hormones in the body, affect the repair of the endometrium, and thus lead to endometrial thickening. It is necessary to adjust the lifestyle and develop habits such as getting up early and going to bed early, regular work and rest, and proper exercise.

2. Obesity: The adrenal glands of obese women secrete androstenedione, which is converted into estrone under the action of aromatase in adipose tissue. The more adipose tissue there is, the stronger the conversion ability is. The estrone level in plasma rises, which is prone to persistent estrogen effects and leads to endometrial thickening. It is necessary to control diet reasonably and reduce the intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods. It is also possible to increase exercise, increase energy consumption, and promote weight loss.

3. Improper medication: For example, long-term oral contraceptives for women of childbearing age and estrogen supplementation for women in menopause. Due to long-term use of estrogen drugs, the estrogen level in the body increases abnormally, stimulating the proliferation and thickening of the endometrium. It is recommended to adjust the medication plan according to the doctor's advice, reduce or stop using estrogen drugs, and use other treatment methods or drugs according to the specific situation.

4. Cyclic changes in hormones: The ovaries of women of childbearing age secrete estrogen and progesterone in a cyclical manner. The endometrium also undergoes a proliferation phase as estrogen changes, causing the endometrium to gradually thicken. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. Usually, no special medication is required, but it is necessary to pay attention to the menstrual cycle and changes in the endometrium.

5. Polycystic ovary syndrome: Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome affect the function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, causing the endometrium to be stimulated by estrogen for a long time without progesterone to counteract it, leading to endometrial thickening. It is recommended to use drugs such as dydrogesterone tablets or progesterone capsules under the guidance of a doctor to regulate ovarian function.

Usually, you need to pay attention to maintaining good living habits and eating habits, and strengthen physical exercise to enhance the body's resistance.