During the preparation period before pregnancy, commonly known as the preconception period, female friends will try to regulate their bodies as much as possible. Many female friends will be diagnosed with an 8cm uterine cavity when they go to the hospital for examination. So what does 8cm uterine cavity mean? Come and follow the editor to learn more.
What does 8cm mean in the uterine cavity
The uterine cavity is the space of the uterus, also known as the uterus. The uterus is located in the center of the pelvic cavity, and a normal uterus is in a forward leaning and forward bending position within the pelvic cavity. After curettage, there will be a certain degree of displacement in the uterine cavity, so an 8cm uterine cavity is considered normal.
The etiology of intrauterine adhesions
(1) During pregnancy, the uterus becomes fragile and the endometrium and underlying layers are more susceptible to injury; The decrease in estrogen levels after pregnancy surgery (including miscarriage, curettage, etc.) affects endometrial hyperplasia. Pregnancy uterine injury (accounting for 90%), including miscarriage (induced abortion, incomplete/missed abortion), postpartum hemorrhage, placental residue, cesarean section, and trauma caused by gestational trophoblastic disease.
(2) Uterine adhesions can also occur during other non pregnancy periods, such as diagnostic curettage. Occurring during non pregnancy: after curettage, myomectomy, cervical biopsy or polypectomy, and after radium irradiation. Patients who undergo hysteroscopic procedures, such as mediastinectomy, submucosal myomectomy, bilateral uterine artery embolization, and postpartum hemorrhage after uterine artery ligation.
(3) Infection: commonly endometrial tuberculosis. Chronic or subacute endometritis may also lead to intrauterine adhesions.
I believe that after reading this article, readers will have a clear understanding of what 8cm in the uterine cavity means. If this situation occurs, they should first go to the hospital for consultation. The health of the uterine cavity is largely related to the reproductive status of women. In order to ensure smooth childbirth, we should do a good job in health care.
