What do you mean by thin endometrium or thin lining of uterus?
For an embryo to implant in endometrium, it should be thick, receptive & nourishing. Endometrial thickness of 8mm or more than 8mm is considered normal for successful implantation and a thickness of less than 7mm is thin endometrium which decrease chances of successful pregnancy.
Symptoms of Thin Endometrium:
• Low menstrual bleeding.
• Irregular menstrual cycle.
• Painful menses.
• Infertility.
• Without any symptoms & diagnosed in ultrasound scan.
Causes of thin Endometrium:
• Reduced blood flow to the uterus.
• Infections like Endometrial T.B., pelvic infections.
• Reduced estrogen level.
• D&C or any other surgeries leading to adhesions or scarring.
• Use of oral conceptive pills.
Treatment options:
First & foremost is ultrasound to check the thickness of endometrium.
• Hysteroscopy: To diagnose & remove any scar tissue or adhesions in uterus
• Infections like endometrial T.B. or any pelvic infections should be treated with medicines.
• Estrogen therapy: Estrogen hormone is vital in keeping the endometrium thick. So, patients are given Estrogen supplements to increase thickness of endometrium.
• Some newer technology like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy, endometrial scratching seems to increase thickness of endometrial lining.
• If during an IVF cycle it is found that a patient has poor endometrium. We freeze all her embryos in that cycle & transfer later once the endometrium has thickened & ready to accept the embryos.
Neelkanth Fertility Hospital works on the motto “Maximize the results and Minimize the cost”
Our simple, transparent and holistic approach will make the treatment easier and stress free for the infertile couple.
Neelkanth Fertility Hospital works on the motto “Maximize the results and Minimize the cost”
Our simple, transparent and holistic approach will make the treatment easier and stress free for the infertile couple.
