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A member asked:

I havnt had periods for 5 years due to the contraceptive pill i am on. is it likely my womb wall will be thick? doc sed it maybe fine but im not sure.

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Dr. Ted Anderson answered

On the contrary: It is most likely the "womb wall" or endometrium will be very thin.

Answered 2/13/2014

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