Is A Thickness Of 8.2mm On Day 20 Of Endometrium Scan Normal?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

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Question : Hi i did a endometrium scan on day 20 of my 28 day cycke and the thickness was 8.2mm. Is that normal for that part of cycle?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, this normal!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Yes, this thickness is normal for the late phase of the menstrual cycle.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Thanks for trusting us with your health question today!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

Does it continue to increase

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ys, it continues to increase up to menstruation!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The endometrium continues to increase up to the start of menstruation but not as much as in the first half of the menstrual cycle.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Before menstruation 25hrs does endometrium go inscehmic and start to shrink

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,,,It starts getting Ischemic!

Detailed Answer:
You are correct about the endometrium getting ischemic. This is the process leading to menstruation.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar