When the uterine lining - or endometrium - is healthy, women are more likely to have regular periods and become pregnant; if yours is particularly thin, however, you may have difficulty managing a pregnancy. Fortunately, this disorder can be treated with some lifestyle changes, and you can work with your gynecologist to thicken it through medical therapies. Be positive, remember that many women can increase the thickness of the endometrium and improve the chances of having a baby.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using Natural Methods
Step 1. Exercise every day
Exercise increases blood circulation in the body, including the uterus; good blood flow strengthens the endometrium. Try to stay active at least half an hour a day; you can choose to swim, run, cycle, do yoga or even just walk.
If you do a very sedentary job, try to get up and walk a little for about 2-3 minutes every hour
Step 2. Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night
Make sure you are well rested to keep your hormones stable; during sleep, estrogen and the endocrine system restore balance. Try to set a healthy sleep schedule to get at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night; implement the following tips to improve it:
- Define a specific time to go to bed and get up each day.
- Avoid taking naps during the day.
- Use the bedroom only for sleeping; for example, don't watch TV while in bed;
- Stick to a bedtime routine that is relaxing, such as taking a hot bath or giving yourself a hand massage.
- Sleep in a cool, dark room.
Step 3. Reduce Stress
Emotional anxiety and the chemicals it releases can adversely affect the body, including hormonal balance; manage it by finding moments to relax every day. Try yoga, meditation, start a creative project, such as writing or drawing, use aromatherapy or any other technique that allows you to reduce emotional tension. If you have a particularly busy home or work life, try to practice mindfulness.
Step 4. Take herbal supplements
Although their ability to improve the thickness of the uterine walls is not scientifically proven, some herbs can still increase circulation to the organ or increase the production of estrogen. Many supplements are on sale in pharmacies, health food stores, or even online (but make sure they are reputable and reputable retailers). Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment with these supplements; it is true that these are natural products, but they can negatively interact with other drugs or with some existing pathology. Here are some suitable for strengthening or balancing estrogen levels or for improving blood circulation:
- Wild yam.
- Actaea racemosa.
- Chinese Angelica.
- Licorice.
- Meadows Clover.
Step 5. Do not engage in activities that restrict blood flow
Precisely because you are trying to increase it, you must avoid anything that can limit it; among the best known practices that can lower blood circulation consider:
- Smoking: quit smoking! It is dangerous to health and reduces blood circulation.
- Caffeinated Drinks: Reduce your caffeine intake to one cup a day; proceed gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- Decongestants: Allergy and sinus medications that contain phenylephrine or other vasoconstrictors constrict blood vessels, so use products devoid of these active ingredients.
Method 2 of 3: Using Standard Medical Techniques
Step 1. Go to the gynecologist
If you have irregular periods or are having trouble getting pregnant, talk to your family doctor or gynecologist. There can be many factors responsible for this disorder, so it is important to investigate to rule out other causes other than your thin uterine tissue. If the problem is the endometrium infrequently, the doctor is the best person to help you define a treatment.
It is important to identify the cause of your problem so that you can find the right treatment
Step 2. Try estrogen therapy
The first treatment to thicken the uterine walls is to act on the hormones by taking estrogen; your gynecologist can prescribe birth control pills based on this hormone or give it to you in the form of tablets, patches, gels, creams or even sprays.
Taking estrogen increases the risk of thrombosis, heart disease and some forms of cancer; then discuss your medical and family history with your doctor
Step 3. Take vasodilator medications
The uterine lining needs good blood flow to develop, and narrowed arteries could be the cause of your thin endometrium. Discuss with your gynecologist whether it is appropriate to take drugs to dilate blood vessels - called vasodilators - to improve the blood supply to the uterus.
People with certain medical conditions cannot take this class of drugs, as it can cause side effects such as rapid heartbeat, fluid retention, headache, chest pain and nausea. Review your medical history with your doctor before starting any drug therapy
Step 4. Increase your vitamin E intake
This vitamin can improve blood flow in the uterine walls and increase their thickness. Eat foods that are rich in it and discuss with your gynecologist the opportunity to take a supplement, known as tocopherol. The recommended daily dosage of vitamin E for women is 15 mg; ask your doctor if it is worth increasing it in your case to thicken the endometrium - some research has given 600 mg to women. Foods particularly rich in this precious substance are:
- Almonds, pine nuts, peanuts and peanut butter.
- Raw seeds like pumpkin, sunflower and sesame.
- Chard, cabbage and spinach.
- Indian mustard, green turnips and parsley.
- Avocado, broccoli, tomatoes and olives.
- Mango, papaya and kiwi.
- Wheat germ, safflower and corn germ oil.
Step 5. Take L-arginine supplements
There is good scientific evidence that this supplement helps people with heart problems and leg pain due to clogged arteries; since it dilates arteries and improves blood flow, it can also be useful for thickening the endometrium. You can find L-arginine in pharmacies or health food stores.
There is no defined dosage limit, but the ideal is to take from 0.5 to 15 mg, according to the different disorders. In some studies, 6 g per day was administered to treat the thin uterus; talk to your gynecologist about the appropriate dosage and whether it is appropriate for you to take such a supplement
Method 3 of 3: Evaluating More Modern Medical Solutions
Step 1. Learn about low-dose aspirin therapy
It has been found that taking small doses of acetylsalicylic acid can improve the chances of pregnancy in some women, although it is still debated whether this is due to the thickening of the endometrium. Only take aspirin with your doctor's approval and review your medical history with him.
Step 2. Discuss with your doctor whether to take pentoxifylline
The trade name is Trental and it is a drug capable of improving blood circulation; it is used in combination with vitamin E to thicken the uterine walls of women trying to get pregnant. Side effects may include dizziness and upset stomach. Check with your gynecologist if you can take this drug and be sure to inform him of the following:
- If you are allergic to caffeine or other medications.
- What medicines are you taking, especially if it is anticoagulants.
- If you have or have had kidney problems in the past.
- If you are trying to get pregnant.
- If you need to have surgery soon.
Step 3. Research cytokine treatments
If standard therapies have not led to the desired results, you can contact a specialist to try new medical procedures. In some studies, treatments with granulocyte colony stimulating factor (CSF) have been found to improve the endometrium in women preparing for in vitro fertilization. This is a new method that is still being studied, but you can ask your gynecologist if it is an option you can consider.
