Thin Uterine Lining: What Causes It? What is Too Thin? What Should You Know?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses thin uterine lining. Sometimes you have a thin lining and it's already known. Sometimes thin linings are caused by other things. In this video Dr. Crawford covers multiple studies about uterine or endometrial lining when going through fresh and frozen embryo transfers. She also discusses what can be done if you have a thin uterine lining that can potentially improve outcomes.

Questions Answered:
What is the endometrial or uterine lining?
What causes a thin lining?
What are the different types of linings?
When and why is your lining measured during an IVF cycle?
What do studies say about lining during fresh and frozen embryo transfers?
What can help increase endometrial lining thickness?
How can you change IVF protocol to change the lining?
What are natural ways to improve your uterine lining?
How does weight impact your uterine lining?
What supplements can improve uterine lining?

Liu KE, Hartman M, Hartman A, Luo ZC, Mahutte N. The impact of a thin endometrial lining on fresh and frozen-thaw IVF outcomes: an analysis of over 40 000 embryo transfers. Hum Reprod. 2018 Oct 1;33(10):1883-1888. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dey281. PMID: 30239738; PMCID: PMC6145412.

Zhang T, Li Z, Ren X, Huang B, Zhu G, Yang W, Jin L. Endometrial thickness as a predictor of the reproductive outcomes in fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles: A retrospective cohort study of 1512 IVF cycles with morphologically good-quality blastocyst. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Jan;97(4):e9689. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000009689. PMID: 29369190; PMCID: PMC5794374.

Li X, Luan T, Zhao C, Zhang M, Dong L, Su Y, Ling X. Effect of sildenafil citrate on treatment of infertility in women with a thin endometrium: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int Med Res. 2020 Nov;48(11):300060520969584. doi: 10.1177/0300060520969584. PMID: 33176524; PMCID: PMC7673063.

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[clareodgers]

No way this is exactly what I’m experiencing and have been hoping you’ll do a video on! Much appreciated ❤❤❤

[devornadams]

The way you explain everything in detail even a kid can understand. I appreciate you so much. 6:05 6:07

[andreacadavid]

This is such a great video! Thank you for the explanation. I have mine at 5mm 😢 but I am so happy with my progress. It went from 1mm to 5! (I had an IUD for years! -as you explained in the video). We are hoping to get pregnant soon. Miracles do exist! But I know that with a thicker lining our chances are greater 🙏🏼😘

[rachelcharlene]

What about a lining that’s to thick? I was told my lining was extremely thick.

[christygrindlay]

Hi Dr. Crawford! 👋🏻 Can you please do a video about thick uterine linings? Is there a lining that’s too thick to conceive? Thank you!!! 😊

[dancing]

Love the way you deliver your message! Thank you so much!

[michaelalizarragasmahelova]

Very informative video! I would be great if you do video on the opposite topic - thick endometrial lining, specifically for complex hyperplasia. I'm currently dealing with this issue and I'd love to hear what do you have to say about this one.

[nikitasohi]

I had a scam and they said mine was 5mm thickness and said that was fine normal but i know know its think and not good for when ttc, as I've been trying to get preganant and for nearly 2 years now and I'm only 28years old. I'm now trying to chase this up with my doctors as I have severe acne on my cheeks and keep getting hot flushed and hormal mood changes alot that I used too and I'm getting all the symptoms of pregnancy then my period comes 😢 I don't want to believe I may be loosing all the time but not realising it. Hope this gets fixed by my doctors. Your video is great thanks for the information ❤

[garrulus]

Learning that things like IUDs can impact this is sooo mind blowing. Why don't we learn about this? Women's health is truly played with.

[kitkat]

Can I get pregnant naturally with this Problem without using ivf ? Thank you so much 😊

[azmisazmazingworld]

Thank you as always! ❤
My lining would be the opposite I presume. I have adenomyosis and also a polyp in my uterus. Ttc . Had an early miscarriage last summer. I'm 41. Not my first baby. Hoping to have good news soon 😢

[rockerchick]

I had a miscarriage with a 9 mm lining, and my son developed from a 14 mm lining, both from IVF transfers. I inquired with my IVF doctor if it had to do with the thinner lining, but he didn’t think so..this video furthers my hypothesis, but ultimately I may never know why my embryo didn’t grow.

[carriesobek]

Thank you for this! I had the IUD for 10 years and this time when I had it removed I decided to let my body rest and do what it needs to do on its own me being 39 and not going to be having a fun time lol anytime soon. Well I had some things happen and had a ultrasound and I seen where they put in a had a thin line I put it in the google box and it came up cancer or post menopause. So I was thinking um did me being on BC throw me into early menopause. This was so much information and understanding. I asked my doctor what it meant and she just said everything is fine.

[maritshirin]

I am closing in on 36 years old, and I am starting to ovulate earlier with shorter cycles, very little period blood and lasting only a few days. But my recent cycle had much more heavy bleeding than what is normal for me, but without any pain. Any thoughts?
The latest measure of my uterine lining showed 7, 2mm on day 25. Does the amount of bleeding determine thickness or thinness of the uterine lining?

[jazzyfizzal]

I have a thin endomtrium 5.4mm currently 6 weeks pregnant, however my hcg levels have been dropping. So my gyn is watching for miscarriage. Is it possible my linning is causing this? I dont have any hormonal issues. I was om birth control for 11years, but been off it for 3 years.

[Noname-wngq]

I think this could definitely apply to me. I am 35 and never really had heavy periods, but noticed that I ovulate earlier now and have shorter cycles. Makes me a bit worried :/ Also, I have cramps (mild, twinging, pulling sensations) right after ovulation, every single cycle.. sometimes sore breasts. Any connection?

[mariz]

Does it matter if lining is thick but not showing as trilaminar? I had IUI done 3days ago. Follicle monitoring showed lining was 8.4mm so i was given Progynova. 2days after it went to 11mm but not showing a trilaminar pattern but we still proceeded with IUI. What are my chances?

[shannaarruda]

So I don’t have a thin ‘lining’, but 7 years ago I had my 5th child by C-section and my doc told me when he was cutting my uterus, he could see my babies hair before cutting!
He described it as a thin ‘window’ in the uterus. I can’t ever find anything on that, only a thin lining!
Now I’m pregnant 🤰🏼 ❤w my 6th and I am hoping I have gotten it thick over the years!? 🙏🏻

[ManiT]

Can you do a video on thick lining please?

[shawntelleleonardo]

I’m 8 weeks pregnant and lining decreased from 2.1 to now .7