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I'm 7 weeks pregnant ultra sound shows no sacs but they say i have a thickened heterogeneous endometrium what does this mean?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Endometrial size: The thickened endometrium (lining of the womb) is necessary to prepare a "bed" for the developing fetus to tap into your blood supply prior to placental development.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

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A member asked:

I'm 7 weeks pregnant ultra sound shows no sacs but they say i have a thickened heterogeneous endometrium what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

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