Dr. Aruna Ashok MBBS, MS OG, DNB OG
- Clinical Director
The uterus carries the fetus in females. As it carries the fetus during the entire period of pregnancy, the thickness plays a vital role. The uterus has three layers namely, the innermost, middle, and outer layers. The innermost layer of the uterus is known as the endometrium. A healthy endometrium is a thick endometrium. This condition is crucial for a normal menstrual cycle and trouble-free agency.
The endometrium lining is also known as the uterine lining. The fertilized eggs are implanted in the uterus effectively with the help of thin endometrium. The uterine lining should be at least 8 mm thick for the successful implantation of the fetus. The endometrium also nurtures the fetus, enabling it to grow. Two hormones from the ovaries thicken and prepare the uterine lining for implantation. These hormones are estrogen and progesterone.
Estrogen has a significant role to play in endometrium thickening and progesterone prepares the endometrium for the transfer of an embryo into the uterine cavity. Medical studies show that if a woman has a thin uterine lining the chance of pregnancy becomes less despite adequate estrogen content. There are five primary reasons for a thin endometrial lining in females. Let us take a look into the reasons and plausible treatment.
The primordial reason for thin endometrium is the lack of estrogen levels. The doctors use a blood test to check the estrogen levels in your body. You can replenish the estrogen levels with the use of tablets, injections, or patches in case of inadequacy.
Thin endometrium lining might be due to previous uterine infection despite adequate estrogen levels. The uterine infection causes the uterine lining and causes the formation of scar tissue.
Sometimes insufficient blood flow can cause the endometrium lining to become thin. This issue is not a common issue. The doctors can diagnose the reduction in blood flow using ultrasound and measure the blood flow to the uterus.
The benign growths that develop inside the uterus are called Uterine Fibroids. They can be small and they cannot be seen by the eyes. They don't cause bulges in the uterus.
Chronic endometriosis is the infection of the endometrial cells, leading to inflammation of the uterus lining. This is not a terminal condition but quick treatment might lead to better results. Doctors suggest antibiotics. IV fluids and bed rest are mandatory in the case of chronic endometriosis. When you undergo an IVF, the doctors check the health of the endometrial lining.
Endometrial thickening is key for the embryo to hold properly during its development. There are various methods to increase the thickness of the uterine wall. Platelet-rich Plasma is considered to be a good treatment for endometrial treatment. Ovarian rejuvenation treatment helps females fight low ovarian reserve. Various studies have shown the effectiveness of this technique. It is believed that the failure of IVF treatments isn’t caused by the embryo, but by the uterus.
But there are various treatments that doctors suggest to improve the thickness of the endometrium. At A4 Fertility hospital, patient delight is the priority. A4 treats the patient and helps in making families pregnant. A4 provides state-of-art treatments to cope with infertility issues. A4 provides various treatments to treat thin endometrium.