Patient's question:
This endometrial thinning is caused by all those reasons. Is it easy to thicken the endometrium? How can one get pregnant with a thin endometrium?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Endometrial thinning refers to a condition where, under the influence of estrogen, the endometrium cannot reach a thickness of 8 millimeters during ultrasound examination. These factors can prevent the egg from implanting properly, leading to difficulties in achieving pregnancy as planned. If estrogen levels are insufficient, a ultrasound may show that the endometrium is not thin but rather insufficiently thickened due to estrogen deficiency.Generally, ultrasounds are performed around the mid-cycle to observe mature follicles, such as those with an 8-millimeter diameter, while also measuring the endometrial thickness and estrogen levels. Some patients develop endometrial thinning due to incomplete recovery from induced abortion.
Therefore, the specific tests a patient needs to undergo and the timing for hormone level checks can only be determined after a preliminary examination at the hospital. If the endometrial thinning is caused by estrogen deficiency, blood tests can be conducted at the gynecology department, followed by estrogen supplementation to thicken the endometrium. If other causes are involved, traditional Chinese medicine regulation and medication may be necessary.