Patient's question:
On the sixth day of amenorrhea, ultrasound (done in May) showed the endometrium to be 1.5 cm thick. At the cervix, there were several (largest about 0.90.8 cm) anechoic areas with clear boundaries and intact cell membranes. The cycle length is 26 days, with a duration of 6-7 days, and the amount is normal.Is this condition considered endometrial thickening? What are the risks?
Doctor's answer:
What are the hazards caused by endometrial thickening?Hello, the causes of endometrial thickening are often due to elevated estrogen levels and endometritis.
In your case, if the endometrium is only slightly thickened and less than 1.5 cm, there is no problem. If there are no symptoms, treatment is not necessary. However, if the endometrium is excessively thick and there are no symptoms of pelvic inflammation, such as irregular vaginal bleeding or chronic lower abdominal pain, it is necessary to check for sex hormone levels to determine if there is an excess of estrogen. Treatment should be administered based on the results to reduce estrogen levels. High estrogen levels can increase the risk of endometrial cancer and breast cancer.