Is an endometrial thickness of 10 mm normal?
Oct 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
In general, an endometrial thickness of 10 mm may be normal or abnormal depending on the circumstances. If a patient shows signs of abnormal endometrium, blood tests to evaluate hormone levels (the six hormone panel) are required. When necessary, a diagnostic curettage should be performed to obtain endometrial tissue for pathological examination in order to establish a definitive diagnosis. If indicated, medication may be used to suppress endometrial hyperplasia and restore the endometrium to normal condition.
In general, whether an endometrial thickness of 10mm is normal depends on the specific circumstances. It is usually considered normal if it occurs before menstruation, but generally abnormal if it occurs after menstruation has ended. The detailed analysis is as follows:
Prior to the onset of menstruation, the normal endometrial thickness ranges between 8-13mm, which is a normal physiological state. In this case, an endometrial thickness of 10mm is considered normal.
During or immediately after menstruation, the endometrial thickness is typically less than 5mm. Therefore, an endometrial thickness of 10mm at this stage is considered abnormal.
If a patient presents with abnormal endometrial thickness, blood tests to evaluate hormone levels (the six reproductive hormones) are required. When necessary, a diagnostic curettage may be performed to obtain endometrial tissue for pathological examination to establish a definitive diagnosis. If needed, medications can then be prescribed to suppress abnormal endometrial proliferation and restore the endometrium to normal condition.
