Many people do not know much about endometrial thickness, and usually the symptoms are not obvious and are ignored. Endometrial thickness is only discovered during gynecological examinations. It is a disease that endangers women's health and needs timely treatment. The following editor will introduce you to the knowledge of endometrial thickness. The following picture is a picture of endometrial thickness. The uterus is part of the female reproductive system and is found within the pelvis. The word "uterus" comes from the Latin word for "womb." During pregnancy, the fetus -- or, in the case of twin or multiple births, fetuses -- develops within the uterus. As the fetus develops, the uterus expands to provide the necessary space. Humans aren't the only creatures that reproduce via the uterus. In fact, the uterus is the primary female reproductive organ in most mammals. At one end of the uterus is the cervix, which opens into the vagina. At the other end, the organ is connected to the fallopian tubes. There are two fallopian tubes, each connected to one of the two ovaries. During ovulation, which occurs once a month in women, an egg moves from the ovary through the fallopian tube into the uterus. In informal conversation, the egg is often referred to as an "egg." During ovulation, if a sperm reaches the egg in the uterus, pregnancy can result. If a woman does not become pregnant during her ovulation period, then she will menstruate. Menstruation is the shedding of the lining of the uterine wall. During this month, the uterine walls thicken in preparation for a possible pregnancy. If an egg cell is fertilized with sperm, then the resulting embryo will embed itself in these thickened uterine walls. In the months when there is no pregnancy and the embryo is not embedded in one of the walls, the lining loosens and is expressed through the vagina. In most cases, the uterus is tucked in above the bladder, which is why many pregnant women find that they have to urinate much more often than they would if they were not pregnant. This is because the developing fetus is actually sitting on the pregnant mother's bladder. There are medical conditions where the uterus is in an abnormal position or angle. Sometimes the shape of the organ is unusual. These conditions can lead to difficult sexual function and pregnancy complications. After puberty, the general health of the entire female reproductive system should be checked by a gynecologist. A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system. Although some reproductive problems may need to be addressed before puberty, some problems may not become apparent until after puberty or when a woman becomes sexually active. Causes of thick endometrium in women: Experts say that the endometrium changes periodically according to the cyclical secretion of ovarian hormones throughout the menstrual cycle. The main reason for thick endometrium is that too much estrogen stimulates the endometrium. There are also some other reasons that can cause endometrial thickening: 1. Obesity: When women are too obese, androstenedione secreted by the adrenal glands will often be converted into estrone through the action of aromatase in adipose tissue. The more adipose tissue there is, the stronger the conversion capacity. As the level of estrone in plasma increases, it will cause a persistent estrogen effect, eventually causing thickening of the endometrium. 2. Endocrine functional tumors: Endocrine functional tumors are a relatively rare type of tumor, accounting for 7.5% of endocrine functional tumors. The gonadotropin function of the pituitary gland is abnormal, and ovarian granulosa cell tumors are also tumors that continuously secrete estrogen. 3. Simple endometrial hyperplasia: The lesioned uterus is slightly larger, the endometrium is significantly thickened, and sometimes diffuse polypoid. The amount of curettage material is large, and may be mixed with red and smooth polypoid tissue. Microscopically, the lesion is diffuse, involving the functional layer and basal layer of the endometrium. Due to the simultaneous proliferation of the stroma and glands, there is no glandular crowding. 4. Complex endometrial hyperplasia: The etiology of complex endometrial hyperplasia is similar to that of simple hyperplasia, but because the lesions are localized, it may also be related to the distribution of hormone receptors in the tissue. Generally, the cause of endometrial thickening caused by this disease is different from that of simple hyperplasia in that the lesions are focal hyperplasia of glandular components without affecting the stroma. Treatment of endometrial cancer in women: 1. Surgical treatment Although curettage is an important method for diagnosing this disease, it is also one of the treatment methods. Because the patient's lesions are likely to be cleared during the curettage process. For patients over 40 who have no fertility requirements, the hysterectomy can be performed directly after diagnosis. However, if the patient suffers from diabetes and hypertension, drug treatment should be carried out first under close follow-up. If drug treatment is ineffective for young patients, hysterectomy can be considered. 2. Drug treatment First, the patient is given clomiphene, a drug that promotes ovulation, and whether the medication time should be extended is determined based on the patient's condition. Then treatment is carried out based on the severity and type of the disease. If it is mild atypical hyperplasia, progesterone needs to be injected intramuscularly. Patients with moderate to severe atypical hyperplasia need to use medroxyprogesterone continuously, and the patient should take it as a course of 3 months. After each course of treatment, the patient needs to undergo a curettage or remove the endometrial tissue for examination. 3. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment In addition, endometrial thickening can also be treated through traditional Chinese medicine. Because traditional Chinese medicine still has certain advantages and characteristics in treating gynecological diseases, and has little or no side effects on patients. Moreover, traditional Chinese medicine will adopt different treatment methods according to the patient's constitution and cause of the disease, and use the method of taking advantage of the situation to adjust the menstrual cycle and achieve the purpose of restoring ovulation. |
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