What should I do if my endometrium is thin?
Disease description:
Recently, during a hospital checkup, I was told that I have a thin endometrium, which may affect my health. Could you please advise how this condition should be treated?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Xiong Lijuan
Hello, your endometrium is relatively thin. Under your doctor’s guidance, hormonal medications may be used to help regulate it. Endometrial thickness changes gradually throughout the menstrual cycle. If the endometrium measures less than 8 mm just before menstruation, it may lead to amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) or hypomenorrhea (scanty menstrual flow). Since endometrial thickness is influenced by fluctuations in hormone levels, a thin endometrium warrants prompt medical evaluation—including blood tests to assess your hormonal profile—to identify the underlying cause and initiate timely treatment. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
