"Abnormal thickness of the endometrial lining is when it is over 8 mm. The average thickness is 6.7 mm and can be detected by using a ultrasound scanner.Abnormalities can be caused by many things such as estrogen stimulations for a women that menstrates and also past menopause. When these abnormalities appear it is generally recommended to have further evaluation to rule out endometrial
. cancer.It is common to see abnormal thickness from estrogen replacement pills, breast cancer drug Tamoxifen and also estrogen production in the women's body. Obese women commonly produce excess estrogen due to the fat in her body.Sometimes a tickened endometruim may cause post menopausel bleeding. An endometrial biopsy is recommended to determine whether the thickening is due to endometrial cancer.It is so important to have regular exams and tests to determine the cause of the abnormal thickening of the endometruim and the test procedures are more confortable to the patients than they have been in the past."
