Can you get pregnant if your endometrium is thick?

Excessive thickness of the endometrium may affect pregnancy, but the specific situation requires comprehensive evaluation. It is recommended to identify the cause and treat the symptoms. Endometrial thickness may be caused by multiple factors, such as hormonal disorders, chronic diseases or related lesions. Timely examination is required, and medication, surgery or lifestyle adjustments should be used to help restore fertility.

1) Abnormal hormone levels

The thickness of the endometrium is closely related to the estrogen in women's bodies. When the estrogen level in the body is too high and the progesterone level is insufficient, the endometrium may overproliferate, affecting the conditions for embryo implantation. This situation is more common in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or obesity. In this case, hormone regulating drugs (such as oral contraceptives, progesterone drugs) can be used under the guidance of a doctor to adjust endocrine levels. Maintaining a healthy weight is also very important for hormone balance. It is recommended to control diet reasonably and increase exercise appropriately.

2) Disease factors

Certain diseases may also cause endometrial thickening, such as endometrial polyps, uterine fibroids, or endometrial cancer. These pathological changes may cause local hyperplasia of the endometrium, which in turn affects the normal implantation of the embryo. For these pathological factors, common treatments include surgical removal of endometrial polyps (hysteroscopic surgery), myomectomy, etc. At the same time, after surgery, drug treatment should be combined with the specific condition to prevent recurrence.

3) Chronic inflammation or infection

Chronic endometritis may also cause thickening of the endometrium, which is often associated with genital tract infection and manifests as dysmenorrhea, abnormal discharge or irregular bleeding. Infertility caused by this reason can be resolved with antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. If you suspect an infection, please see a doctor as soon as possible and have a uterine discharge test to confirm the diagnosis.

4) Inadequate living habits and maintenance

Long-term bad living habits such as smoking, excessive stress or staying up late can cause endocrine disorders and indirectly affect the thickness of the endometrium. Maintaining mental health, regular work and rest, balanced nutrition, and avoiding endocrine disruptors (such as plastic products) in the environment can effectively improve the health of the endometrium.

When women are preparing for pregnancy, the thickness of the endometrium is one of the important indicators to measure the ability to conceive. The ideal thickness is usually in the range of 8 to 12 mm. If the endometrium is too thick, you should seek medical attention in time to find out the cause and cooperate with treatment. Scientific methods and good living habits can generally improve the endometrial environment and increase the success rate of pregnancy.