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The importance of the endometrium to women is self-evident. It is not only a place for embryo implantation, but also plays a vital role in the growth and development of the embryo. However, once the endometrium becomes thin

This series of processes may face challenges. So, what causes the thinning of the endometrium?

First of all, the systemic factors cannot be underestimated. As you age, a woman's endometrium may experience decreased estrogen and progesterone receptors, insufficient growth hormone (GH) secretion, and ovulation disorders

and other problems, these conditions may affect the normal growth of the endometrium. According to statistics, the incidence of thin endometrium in women aged ≤40 years old is 5%, while> among women aged 40 years old, it is

The incidence rate is as high as 25%.

Secondly, insufficient blood supply to the endometrium is also an important cause of endometrial thinning. For example, conditions such as uterine fibroids and uterine artery embolism may cause insufficient blood supply to the endometrium, which in turn causes

Endometrial growth is restricted.

Third, repeated intrauterine operations cannot be ignored. Such as uterine curettage, hysteroscopic myomectomy, endometrial polypectomy, and laparoscopic hysteromyomectomy that penetrates the uterine cavity are all possible

Damage the endometrium, resulting in thin endometrium and intrauterine adhesions.

Fourth, infectious factors need to be vigilant. Acute or chronic intrauterine infections can lead to destruction of the endometrial basal layer, including bacterial infections, reproductive tuberculosis, mycoplasma infections, chlamydia

Infection, etc.

Fifth, drug factors may also cause thinning of the endometrium. For example, there is a certain correlation between auxiliary medication in assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles and thin endometrium, and long-term oral contraceptives can promote

Causes thin endometrium to occur.

Sixth, the exceptionally thin endometrium also makes doctors feel very troublesome. Thin endometrium in these patients is associated with down-regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor expression and ERα gene polymorphism, but the specific reason is

It is unclear.

Overall, endometrial thinning is a problem caused by multiple factors and requires female friends to be vigilant. If you find that you have a problem with endometrial thinning, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible

Conduct examination and treatment to avoid affecting pregnancy and childbirth. At the same time, maintaining good living habits in life, paying attention to a balanced diet, maintaining appropriate weight, and avoiding overwork will all help

Maintain the health of our endometrium.