Endometrial images by ultrasound.
On the basis of echographic characteristics, there were 3 different layers involved in the normal uterus. The innermost layer was considered to represent the endometrium, which varied its thickness gradually and offered the massive echogenic area in the late secretory phase. Since such alterations in the tissues were seen in every case of the longitudinal study, this approach is clinically significant to determine endometrial dating as well as the confirmation of the progestational effect of the endometrial tissue. We suggest that this approach should aid the physician in determining factors related to infertility and menstrual disorders.
D004717:Endometrium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*