Patient's question:
How thick should the endometrium be for menstruation to occur?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the normal thickness of the endometrium generally varies between 5-10 mm. The thickness of the endometrium also differs during different periods:1. In the proliferative phase, the endometrium is about 9-10 mm thick.
2. During the secretory phase, the thickness of the endometrium is approximately 5-6 mm.
3. During the menstrual period, the thickness of the endometrium can reach 8-10 mm. Just after menstruation, the endometrium is generally thinner, usually around 4 to 6 mm. By the middle of the menstrual cycle (ovulation period), the endometrium thickens to more than 8 mm. Before menstruation begins again, the thickness of the endometrium is typically between 10-12 mm.