Is Thickened Endometrium Normal?
Among Postmenopausal Women with Vaginal Bleeding, an Endometrial Thickness ≤ 5 Mm Is Generally Considered Normal, While Thicknesses > 5 Mm Are Considered...
Among postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding, an endometrial thickness ≤ 5 mm is generally considered normal, while thicknesses > 5 mm are considered abnormal4, 5.
What happens if endometrium is thick?
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of the female reproductive system. The lining of the uterus (endometrium) becomes unusually thick because of having too many cells (hyperplasia). It's not cancer, but in certain women, it raises the risk of developing endometrial cancer, a type of uterine cancer.
What is the treatment for thickened endometrium?
The most common treatment is progestin. This can be taken in several forms, including pill, shot, vaginal cream, or intrauterine device. Atypical types of endometrial hyperplasia, especially complex, increase your risk of getting cancer. If you have these types, you might consider a hysterectomy.
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