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endometrium
(redirected from Endometrial lining)

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endometrium
the mucous membrane that lines the uterus

endometrium [¦en·dō¦mē·trē·əm]
(anatomy)
The mucous membrane lining the uterus.


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According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, postmenopausal women who have an endometrial lining thicker than 4 millimetres need further follow-up.
Endometriosis (placement of endometrial lining in other pelvic organs such as tubes, cervix or colon) is a common cause of secondary amenorrhoea and requires proper treatment with oral contraceptives or with Danazol (LADOGOL, DANOZEN 100mg).
If pregnancy does not occur, the progesterone levels begin to drop off, causing the endometrial lining to shed in the form of your menstrual period.
 
 
 
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